Steamfitter

Steamfitter (8193C)

University of California, Berkeley – Residential and Student Service Programs (RSSP)

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.

First Review Date:
December 25, 2025.
Full consideration requires application by January 4, 2026.

Under Supervision

• Maintain, repair and replace all types of chillers, cooling towers, HVAC and refrigeration systems, gas and oil‑fired boilers, humidifiers, and related 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 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 all types of refrigeration equipment.
• Work from drawings or prepare project drawings in detail showing measurements, materials, and other required information using building blueprints and verbal instructions.
• Perform planned and emergency maintenance, inspections, test operations, troubleshooting and documentation of work performed.
• Must be available to respond to emergencies, work on call, rotating swing shift and holidays.
• Demonstrate at all times good communication skills with campus community, including students, building managers, academic personnel, and craft personnel, in a multi‑cultural environment.
• Execute all job assignments in a timely manner.
• Keep accurate time and material records, order supplies and/or materials.
• As required, coordinate the work of other crafts.
• As required, work as the interim lead.
• Handle hazardous waste safely, properly containing and labeling, and following appropriate emergency procedures.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations related to performing projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all work while conforming with EH&S health and safety policies, OSHA and other applicable federal, state and local fire, health, safety, emergency preparedness, pollution‑prevention policies, RSSP policies and procedures and University of California policies and procedures, including Code of Conduct, IIPP, Hazardous Materials Communications Program, Health and Safety Manual, and any other document authorized by RSSP management to have bearing on employee safety and conduct.

Administrative / Technical

• Coordinate with project managers, building inspectors, facility managers.
• Keep up‑to‑date, accurate, comprehensive project records including plans, specifications, submittals, schedules, requests, changes, approvals, and costs.
• Consult with lead, supervisor or project manager who administer requirements and standards for work and projects.
• Support maintenance projects and work assignments.
• Use information to track job status and projected completion schedules.
• Prioritize work assignments to meet customer needs.
• Complete daily logs and paperwork in a neat and timely manner.
• Read information from equipment manufacturers' manuals, service requests, layout sketches, blueprints, appropriate state and local government codes, trade‑specific manuals and practices, and determine how the fixture or equipment should perform.
• Define and describe materials, tools and/or equipment, work methods and task sequences.
• Serve as liaison with clients, relaying their needs and requirements to the…