Mechanic - Steamfitter

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Job

Requisition :  Time Type:
Full time Employee Group:
Union Job Category:
Plant Operations
- Mechanical

Employment Type:

Permanent Department:
Facilities
- Mechanical Maintenance II Hiring Range:
Posting Information:
This posting is for an existing vacancy. The internal posting deadline for this position is August 27, 2026 at 11:59PM.

A G License / Driver's Abstract, Red Seal Certification is required.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Mechanical Services, the Steamfitter position is responsible for performing skilled steamfitter work associated with the installation, inspection, trouble-shooting, maintenance and repair of steam distribution systems on campus.

Responsibilities will align with the Plant Operations goal of contributing towards providing a safe and accessible, invitingly clean and comfortable, functionally-enriched and well-maintained campus environment through service excellence.

• Operations Performs regular preventative maintenance on all steam system devices, including thorough inspection and repair of steam traps
• Repairs steam, condensate, heating and ventilation systems
• Installs and/or replaces piping
• Identifies system problems and determines, organizes and executes the required action to keep the steam system functioning
• Reads and interprets blueprints and drawings, makes accurate material takeoffs, and writes summary reports of condition assessment surveys when necessary.
• Estimating costs of new installations and repairs
• Able to organize and execute multi trade projects

In consideration of the University’s commitment to the safety and well-being of all faculty, support staff, students, and visitors, responsible for ensuring University facilities and departmental activities are compliant with all applicable legislation, regulations, codes and standards related to facilities operations as well as occupational health and environmental safety.

Other Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned and supports departmental activities Work cooperatively with other trades, service providers and contractors

• Education Current Ontario Certificate of Qualification as a Steamfitter (307A)
• Additional related qualifications such as Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright or Welder are an asset
• Experience Five (5) years of experience within the Steamfitter trade, service and troubleshooting background preferred.
• Work experience within a major institutional sector(s), such as education, medical/hospital or related construction industry preferred

• Demonstrated proficiency in the installation, alteration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of steam systems up to 210
  
  PSI
• Demonstrated and in-depth understanding of all related tools and shop equipment.
• Ability to read and understand steam and mechanical system drawings
• Must be customer and team oriented, able to work independently as well as in a group /team environment
• Must possess and maintain a valid Ontario class “G” driver’s license

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that…