Pipefitter; Refrigeration Mechanic

Position: Pipefitter (Refrigeration Mechanic)
Facilities Planning & Management

Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for a full-time Pipefitter, for Facilities Planning & Management. This position will be responsible for maintaining all heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, kitchen equipment and water treatment on campus. A pipefitter's job is to repair, replace and install all the equipment stated. Employees in this series perform skilled work recognized in the pipefitter trade, including fabrication, assembly, installation, replacement, and maintenance of pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic, pneumatic, and/or computerized systems/equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Level I:
Pipefitter (Refrigeration Mechanic)

Employees in this class perform skilled work recognized in the pipefitter trade. They work under the direction of a designated supervisor.

A(n) Pipefitter (Refrigeration Mechanic) typically
- * perform duties specific to and are normally required in the pipefitter trade, following recognized procedures and techniques for such work.

* performs work needed to fabricate, assemble, install, or repair pipe systems, pipe supports, temperature control devices, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems.

* performs associated work by utilizing oxyacetylene or electric welding processes.

* diagnoses, repairs, and/or overhauls refrigeration equipment (such as compressors, evaporators, condensers, pumps, cooling towers, and heat exchangers), refrigeration systems, and/or temperature control systems (such as thermostats, relays, damper motors, pneumatically operated valves, small air compressors, fiber optics, and/or direct digital control systems).

* assists in the preparation of material orders for the purchase of equipment or repair parts.

* assists in the preparation of estimates for projected overhaul, repair, or replacement of equipment or repair parts.

* maintain records and prepare reports on complete repairs or on units requiring future special service.

* assists engineers in planning modifications and/or new installation projects.

* makes assemblies or sub-assemblies thereof for installation by others.

* completes installations assembled by others.

* cuts and assembles such work from sketches, diagrams, detailed drawings, or specifications.

* comply with accepted safety standards.

* assigns and directs the work of apprentices.

* performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Certificate of completion of Pipetrade apprenticeship under a registered Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training program. OR

* Experience sufficient to qualify as a journeyman Pipefitter or other Pipetrade classification with a minimum of five (5) years (60 months) of actual work in the trade, which may have included apprenticeship and/or applicable vocational training. The trade for this purpose shall include work normally performed by Pipe fitters, Pipefitter Welders, Refrigeration Mechanics, Temperature Control Mechanics, Sprinkler Fitters, and/or Oil Burner Mechanics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Knowledge and ability to perform manual labor or mechanical operations (construction, installation, repair, and maintenance) customarily performed in the pipefitter trade.

* Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

* Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

* Knowledge of human resources and supervisory activities, including the coordination and management of people and resources.

* Design
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

* Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications.

* Monitoring
- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

* Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

* Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

* Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

* Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

* Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

* Ability to communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing so others will understand.

* Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

* Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in…