Facilities Mechanical Steamfitter associate

Job Title:

Facilities Mechanical Steamfitter associate

Department:

University Hospital | Facilities Administration

OSU TITLE CODE: 8931 CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

Facilities Mechanical Steamfitter Associate Function Statement:
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. Piping systems and equipment include, but are not limited to 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. Assists other trades as needed; adheres to all safety practices and procedures; cleans and maintains work areas and equipment; attends meetings; properly completes documentation; provides a high level of customer service; communicates to customers, coworkers and supervision via written, electronic and verbal methods and devices; operates department vehicles; performs other duties as assigned.

Actively supports our commitment to the university value of acting with integrity and personal accountability to establish a culture of professionalism in the workplace. Shift, hours, days, and/or location are subject to change based on operational need in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement; may work overtime; subject to 24-hour emergency call.

Job Duties:

Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties and other job-related duties as required. Technical Specialties (80%):
Pipe fitting and welding:
Installs and repairs and maintains all welded piping systems and components. Reviewing blueprints and technical drawings, Installing, repairing and replacing piping and components. Measuring and cutting pipes using hand and power tools. Inspecting and identifying 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). Addressing customer queries. Cleaning the work area after work completion. General Duties (20%):
Communication / Record Keeping:
Documents labor, materials and work performed on work orders. Requests equipment and materials required to complete tasks. Inform customers when tasks are completed. Communicates and initiates work order escalation, if needed. Updates building drawings. Other Department Duties:
Participates in professional development/ continuing education activities: obtaining and maintaining required certifications, soft skill development, etc. Participates in meetings, trainings, and orientations. Participates on emergency response teams. Interacts with and assists other areas and staff within the department. May participate on committees. Performs other duties as assigned. Facilities Mechanical Steamfitter Associate Effective Date: 02/25 Classification Specification for Classified Civil Service Developed for Equal Opportunity Major Work Characteristics:
Ability to: 1. Read, understand and update blueprints, schematics and as built drawings.
2. Read, understand and apply safety standards and practices (e.g., hazard communication, infection prevention, lock-out/ tag-out). 3. Read, interpret and apply technical manuals and systems specifications.
4. Follow applicable trade specific codes, standards and regulations.
5. Learn technical skills and apply new knowledge to solve problems.
6. Select and use hand, power and machine tools.
7. Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships.
8. Maintain a clean and safe work environment. 9. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers; calculate fractions, decimals and percentages; use algebra, geometry and trigonometry. 10. Apply engineering principles, load calculations, accepted techniques and equipment required to lift and move extremely large or heavy objects. 11. Locate, disable and enable electrical disconnects and plumbing shut-offs.

Skills:

1. Welding
2. Brazing and soldering. 3. Cut and thread pipe.
4. Hydrostatic testing of installed pipe systems
5. Problem…