IUOE Steamfitter/Plumber A

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Job Location (Full Address):

514 Intercampus Dr, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

100452 UF&S RC Operations

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR IUOE 034 H

Compensation Range:

$29.89 - $38.99

Responsibilities:

Operates maintains and repairs equipment and facilities such as: high, medium and low pressure steam piping systems and boilers at outlying properties; domestic hot and cold water systems; pure water systems (deionized and distilled); storm, sanitary and acid waste sewer systems; natural and other gas systems; fire protection systems and swimming pool systems; and repairs, replaces and installs piping systems; installs pipe insulation.

SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED:May guide and direct the work of and train lower classified personnel.MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:Welding and soldering equipment, saws and cutters, pipe benders and threaders, meter, other steamfitter and plumber tools and other equipment required on the job. TYPICAL DUTIES:1.Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, rebuilds and installs: steam pressure reducing valves, steam relief valves, steam traps, steam expansion joints, steam valves, steam heat exchangers, radiators, steam convectors, steam humidifiers, steam and condensate piping, condensate and vacuum return pumps and accessories; components of domestic hot and cold water systems and pure water systems, including valves, faucets, flush valves, vacuum breakers, shower facilities and the like; storm, sanitary and acid waste systems and equipment including neutralizing equipment, pumps, grease traps, drains, cleaning sewers with high pressure equipment, sinks, toilets, urinals and the like; and natural and other gas systems and equipment, including regulators, valves and the like. Installs piping from chilled water lines to air conditioning units and installs piping from steam lines to heating units. Cleans and maintains hot water tanks. Installs filtration and water treatment equipment. 2.Repairs, replaces, rebuilds and installs steam, hot water, pure water and chilled water coils. 3.Cuts, bends reams, threads, solders, silver solders, brazes welds, fuses, beads, leads, etc., the following piping materials: metal, glass, plastic and the like. 4.Reviews and performs work on all systems for proper operation and optimum efficiency and recommends changes to achieve optimum operation. 5.Installs and/or modifies systems and/or equipment from verbal instructions, blue prints, plans specifications, schematics and manufacturers' recommendations, etc. 6.Maintains and makes recommendations for maintenance on and in pits and tunnels, as appropriated. Charges and discharges steam lines. 7.Troubleshoots systems and components, identifies problems and makes repairs. 8.May operate, clean, maintain, repair and troubleshoot boilers and associated equipment at outlying properties. 9.May operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild and install: pumps, filtration, chemical, circulation, etc., equipment and systems in compliance with Health Department codes; and fire protection systems and equipment, including sprinklers, fire hydrants, pumps, valves and the like. 10.Keeps records and makes reports of daily work, emergency/service calls investigated, service rendered, results of troubleshooting and general conditions of systems and equipment. Makes recommendations for modifications.11.Complies with safety regulations of the University and of local, state and federal agencies. 12.Maintains cleanliness of work area and ensures that tools and equipment are kept in good working order. 13.Performs other duties requiring comparable skill and responsibility as directed. QUALIFICATIONS:Trade school training and 2-3 years experience as a Steamfitter or Plumber; or 4 years of apprentice training and 1-2 years experience as a Steamfitter or Plumber; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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