Steam Fitter

requisition number: s3099

position number: 003844

position classification title: facility maint mech tradesman

functional title: steam fitter

position type: staff

university information: located in north carolina’s third largest city, unc greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. Uncg continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. Uncg is ranked no.

1 most affordable institution in north carolina for net cost by the n.y. Times and no. 1 in north carolina for social mobility by the wall street journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an innovation and economic prosperity university by the association of public and land-grant universities, uncg is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67m in research and creative activity.

The university’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the piedmont triad region in excess of $1b.

primary purpose of the organizational unit: facilities operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.

re-post, previous applicants need not re-apply, still under consideration

• steam and condensate systems – 35%
• preventive and corrective maintenance – 30%
• heating systems – 15%
• pump and motor repair – 5%
• welding – 5%
• administrative – 5%
• plumbing – 5%

this position is a mandatory position as defined in the adverse weather and emergency event policy.

high school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification. Optional guidelines: experience in the trade area related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

• knowledge of steam systems, condensate systems, heat exchangers, and steam prv stations.
• cross connection back-flow certification
• plumbing experience
• confined space experience
• welding experience

if no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

recruitment range: $47,263 - $52,514

org #-department: utility operations - 56406

work hours of position: 8 a.m - 4:30 p.m, m-f

number of months per year: 12

job family: operations and skilled trades

career banded title: facility maint mech tradesman

open date: 03/20/2026

close date: 10/09/2026

fte : 1.000

flsa: non-exempt

• inspects, repairs, calibrates, and adjusts pressure reducing stations to provide proper steam pressure for control devices and heating…