Steamfitter​/HVAC;

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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, childcare services, a year‑round conference business, eleven campus restaurants, and twenty‑six faculty apartments. The Central Maintenance, Design, and Minor Capital Projects units provide a comprehensive group of services to all units within RSSP, including building trades, interior design, space planning, renovation project planning and management, major maintenance, and minor capital planning and project management.

The Steamfitter maintains, repairs, and replaces a wide range of HVAC, refrigeration, boiler, and steam distribution systems that support 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 May 27, 2026.

• Work independently to maintain, repair, and replace chillers, cooling towers, HVAC and refrigeration systems, 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 and repair heat exchangers, pressure‑reducing valves, and temperature control systems.
• Perform maintenance on various types of chillers and boilers.
• Participate in the design or specification of assemblies, systems, equipment, and controls.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and replace refrigeration equipment.
• Work from or prepare detailed project drawings, using building blueprints and verbal instructions.
• Perform planned and emergency maintenance, inspections, test operations, and document work performed.
• Be available to respond to emergencies, work on‑call, rotating swing shift, and holidays.
• Communicate effectively with campus community members, including students, building managers, academic personnel, and craft personnel, in a multicultural environment.
• Follow manager or lead instructions through the work‑order system and all communication platforms.
• Work subject to inspection during progress and upon…