Facilities Mechanical Steamfitter Tech

Job Title:

Facilities Mechanical Steamfitter Technician

Department:
University Hospital | Facilities Administration

Under the supervision of a senior technician or supervisor, performs tasks that ensure the uninterrupted operations of mechanical systems and equipment. Inspects, tests, installs, fabricates, modifies, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs all welded piping systems and equipment, including boilers, compressed gas systems, steam & condensate systems, air compressors, laboratory and industrial kitchen equipment, steam stations, heat exchangers, condenser water, condensate, chilled water and heating hot water.

Responds to emergency situations and evaluates and corrects defects.

Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties and other job-related duties as required.

• Installs and repairs and maintains all welded piping systems and components.
• Reviews blueprints and technical drawings, installs, repairs, and replaces piping and components.
• Measures and cuts pipes using hand and power tools.
• Inspects and identifies leaks.
• Installs, certifies, repairs, replaces and performs preventative maintenance on piping systems and equipment (e.g., meters, valves, piping).
• Troubleshoots and resolves piping system issues (e.g., pressure, temperature, leaks).
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks.
• Performs equipment installations (e.g., fans, pumps, heat exchangers, trapping stations, valving, and welded piping systems).
• Addresses customer queries and cleans the work area after work completion.

• Ensure areas are in compliance with applicable codes.
• Document regulatory compliance tests.
• Inspect and test installations and repairs to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Become knowledgeable of equipment and utilities and transfer that knowledge to other staff.
• Troubleshoot and resolve field problems.
• Assist lower-level technicians.
• Locate, identify, disable and enable local utility shut-offs.
• Update building drawings.
• Participate on emergency response teams.

• Document labor, materials and work performed on work orders.
• Submit material and equipment purchase requests.
• Provide feedback on materials.
• Create estimates for small projects.
• Inform customers when tasks are completed.
• Communicate and initiate work order escalation, if needed.

• Participate in professional development/continuing education activities for required certifications and soft skills.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and orientations.
• Participate on emergency response teams.
• Interact with and assist other areas and staff within the department.
• May participate on committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Read, understand and update blueprints, schematics and as-built drawings.
• Apply safety standards and practices such as hazard communication, infection prevention, lock-out/tag-out.
• Read, interpret and apply technical manuals and system specifications.
• Follow applicable trade-specific codes, standards, and regulations.
• Learn technical skills and apply new knowledge to solve problems.
• Select and use hand, power and machine tools.
• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform calculations in mathematics and physics relevant to the job.
• Apply engineering principles for load calculations and equipment movement.
• Locate, disable and enable electrical disconnects and plumbing shut-offs.
• Instruct others to perform a task and provide guidance.

• Welding, brazing, and soldering.
• Cut and thread pipe.
• Hydrostatic testing of installed pipe systems.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Time management.
• Conflict management.
• Basic computer skills.
• Customer service.
• Knowledge of Ohio plumbing code and related systems.
• Planning and prioritizing work.
• Resource management.
• Mechanical systems troubleshooting.
• Boiler operation fundamentals.
• AC/DC theory.
• Preventive maintenance and equipment life cycle.
• Steam system fundamentals.

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years’ experience in maintenance,…