Pipefitter​/Refrigeration, Gas and Oil Serviceworker

SPPS is looking for a Pipefitter / Refrigeration, Gas and Oil Serviceworker Position Summary

Performs skilled trade work in the installation, fabrication, service, repair, diagnoses and maintenance of heating and cooling systems, equipment, and related components.

Works under the general supervision of the General Lead Pipefitter, Lead Pipefitter, Master Pipefitter and/or Maintenance supervisor.

May exercise technical supervision over Apprentice Pipe fitters.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• Possession of a certificate evidencing the completion of a registered pipefitter apprenticeship training program.
• Two years of experience as a Journeyperson Pipefitter.
• Possession of an EPA section 608 Universal CFC certification.
• Must possess Competency Cards issued by the City of St. Paul, Department of Safety and Inspections for Gas, Oil, Steam/Hot Water.
• Must possess a certificate showing completion of training in PRO 10 through the union or successfully complete this training within six months of appointment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license, or equivalent out-of-state license, with no revocations or suspensions for the two‑year period prior to the date of employment.

• Considerable knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods and safe work practices of the pipe fitting trade.
• Knowledge of the full range of terms, principles, regulations, and procedures associated with pipe fitting installations including HVAC systems, boiler systems (steam and hot water), hydronic heating and cooling systems, condensate return systems, and skill in installing, servicing and maintaining pneumatic/electrical control systems.
• Knowledge of building construction methods.
• Possess basic computer & mobile device skills, including proficiency in a corrective & preventive work order system, word processing and data manipulation.
• Ability to understand and apply procedures for installation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration systems and temperature control devices, and steam and hot water systems.
• Working ability to understand and follow drawings, blueprints and oral instructions.
• Ability to interact effectively with all customers.
• Ability to assist in identifying and responding to the needs of all customers.
• Ability to complete required departmental forms, records, and daily reports in a thorough and timely manner.
• Ability to frequently withstand repetitive motion of the neck and trunk.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift equipment, tools, and supplies of up to 50 pounds, maneuver them around obstacles and under adverse conditions.
• Ability to occasionally push and pull various tools.
• Ability to frequently get in and out of awkward positions while working in limited space.
• Ability to kneel, crouch, squat, reach to shoulder height and above for up to 30 minutes at a given time.
• Ability to occasionally climb ladders.
• Ability to operate a lift.

• Installs, repairs, dismantles, reconditions, cleans, and tunes fuel oil, propane, and gas burning heating equipment including condensing and atmospheric boilers, power burners, kilns, unit heaters, etc.
• Installs, fabricates, assembles, dismantles, repairs, and maintains piping systems used for steam, hot water, fuel oil, natural gas, propane, refrigerants, compressed air, etc.
• Installs, services, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains all heating and cooling systems as well as their related systems and component parts including boilers, chillers, air conditioning equipment, air compressors, pumps, feed water systems, condensate systems, etc.
• Installs, services, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains pneumatic and electrical systems, controls, and parts on all heating and cooling systems including receiver controllers, PE/EP valves, tubing, starters, motors, control boards, etc.
• Provides preventative maintenance services to all heating and cooling systems, equipment, components, and related parts.
• Repairs and repacks valves; inspects and repairs pressure, temperature and water level gauges.
• Cuts, taps and threads pipe; welds and…