Steamfitter

Steamfitter (8193C) - 83071

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Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value. We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice, and consider whether your values align with Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

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Residential and Student Service Programs (RSSP) is part of the Division of Student Affairs under the direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor of RSSP. RSSP provides student housing, residential life programs, self-operated dining services for undergraduate and graduate students and their families, and child care services for students, faculty, and staff; it also conducts a year‑round conference business, operates eleven campus restaurants, and manages twenty‑six faculty apartments.

The Central Maintenance, Design, and Minor Capital Projects units provide a comprehensive group of services to all units within RSSP. These services include performing or managing all building trades and related maintenance services, performing interior design services, space planning, renovation project planning and management services, major maintenance, minor capital planning and project management for RSSP.

The Steamfitter maintains, repairs, and replaces a wide range of HVAC, refrigeration, boiler, and steam distribution systems that support Residential & Student Service Programs (RSSP) facilities. Working independently under general supervision, the role diagnoses system issues, performs preventive and emergency maintenance, prepares and interprets drawings, documents work, and ensures all tasks follow campus safety and compliance standards. The position collaborates with project managers, inspectors, and other trades;

responds to service requests and on‑call emergencies; and may assist with coordinating work or providing direction to other staff. This role requires strong technical expertise, effective communication, and the ability to work safely in varied and physically demanding environments.

The First Review Date for this job is:
December 25, 2025. For full consideration, please apply on or no later than January 4, 2026.

UNDER SUPERVISION

• Working independently, maintain, repair and replace all types of chillers, cooling towers, heating, ventilation and air conditioning and refrigeration systems, gas and oil‑fired hot water and steam boilers, humidifiers, and similar equipment.
• Repair or replace steam lines and traps, condensate return systems, radiators, heating coils, convectors, unit heaters, and similar equipment.
• Diagnose, repair, heat exchangers, pressure reducing valves, and temperature change control systems.
• Performs maintenance on various types of chillers and boilers.
• Participates in the design or specification of assemblies, systems, equipment, and controls.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces all types of refrigeration equipment.
• Works from drawings or prepares project drawings in detail showing measurements, materials, other required…