Steamfitter

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, hot water, lubricating, cooling, sprinkling, industrial, and processing piping systems.
• Diagnoses problems and repairs heat radiation units, gas and oil‑fired hot water boilers, and associated piping, regulating devices, valves, steam traps, pressure reducers, strainers, coils, and pumps.
• Cuts, bends, threads, welds, or brazes iron, steel, copper, or plastic pipe; selects pipe type, size, and related materials and equipment such as supports and hangers according to specifications.
• Ensures installation and repair of systems and equipment adhere to code requirements and specifications.
• Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints.
• Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the steam fitting trade, cleans work area upon completion of projects.
• Provides guidance and training to maintenance personnel and may lead special projects.
• Other duties as assigned; specific responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

Four years progressively responsible experience in the steamfitting trade.

Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in applying the theory, thermodynamic principals, methods, and techniques used in the steamfitting trade. General knowledge of a variety of semi‑skilled building construction or maintenance and repair practices and techniques used in the trade areas where assigned; safety practices and procedures related to the assigned trade areas. General knowledge and skill in the use of tools and equipment of the trade.

Skill in inspection and making adjustments, repairs and replacements to building fixtures and mechanical equipment.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, to communicate effectively, to prepare estimates of time and material required for assigned work; to apply quality and safety standards, to complete logs and prepare records and reports; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment or machinery; to work at heights up to 35 feet; manipulate heavy equipment, tools, supplies and exert for up to 70 lbs;

concurrently manipulate multiple controls on machinery and equipment; to work in hazardous or irritation environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

Candidate selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or examinations to determine ability to perform the job. A non‑commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license valid in the State of Maryland may be required. Candidate may be required to be trained to work with asbestos. Employees in this job class may be subject to pre‑employment and random drug testing.

Operations – Primary

Location:

Main Campus

Job Posting:
Dec 9, 2025