Part-Time Plumbing Steamfitter ​/ Utility Plant Specialist II (T0189

Part-Time Plumbing Steamfitter / Utility Plant Specialist II (T0189)

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 41,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum.

A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the part-time position of Plumbing Steamfitter / Utility Plant Specialist II (T0189). The successful candidate will be responsible for the shift operation of the 101,400 lb./hour heating plant and distribution system to ensure the plant is operated safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all environmental rules and regulations. This position is considered emergency personnel, which requires the selected candidate to report to work or be called in due to inclement weather, an emergency, staff shortage, etc.

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Essential

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform routine equipment operating tasks; start-up and secure equipment promptly, and properly respond to changing load demand and fuel quality conditions
• Assist with outages for maintenance and repairs of plant equipment
• Determine required equipment and welding methods, applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques
• Ability to follow industry standard practices and/or specific guidelines, particularly as they relate to safety, health, and environmental practices
• Ability to work on elevated structures and in confined spaces
• Notify and coordinate steam outages for the maintenance and repair of equipment and/or piping within the university
• Maintain the cleanliness of utility tunnels, manholes, mechanical rooms, and work areas.
• Perform welding and maintenance duties within the Heating Plant
• Inspect all high-pressure, medium-pressure, and low-pressure steam systems and components for the purpose of ensuring safety, performing necessary repairs, and providing an ongoing program of preventative maintenance
• Proficiently monitor steam and condensate controls using electronic and manual equipment
• Perform welding and/or repairs on high-pressure and low-pressure steam, water, oil, and air piping; reseating and repairing valves; replacing gaskets; dismantling, repairing, and assembling equipment; the removal and replacement of parts; and assisting in the repair of general steam plant and campus-wide steam-related equipment
• Respond to steam-related emergency situations during normal business hours or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns
• Responsible for dumping ash trailers and wood debris trailers
• Responsible for minor maintenance of the welding truck and inventory of welding-related tools and supplies
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver's license required
• Basic computer knowledge
• Working knowledge of the design and function of utility-related equipment
• Advanced knowledge and skill in the operation and maintenance/repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment
• Advanced knowledge in monitoring, recording, sampling, and testing utilities while performing high safety practices
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able, if necessary, to work extended or irregular hours
• 6G welding certification preferred
• Confined space certification preferred