Steamfitter/plumber Job at University of Rochester (Rochester)

Job Responsibility

Operates maintains and repairs equipment and facilities such as high, medium and low-pressure steam piping systems and boilers at outlying properties
domestic hot and cold-water systems
pure water systems (deionized and distilled)
storm, sanitary and acid waste sewer systems
natural and other gas systems
fire protection systems and swimming pool systems
and repairs, replaces and installs piping systems
installs pipe insulation
Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, rebuilds and installs: steam pressure reducing valves, steam relief valves, steam traps, steam expansion joints, steam valves, steam heat exchangers, radiators, steam convectors, steam humidifiers, steam and condensate piping, condensate and vacuum return pumps and accessories
components of domestic hot and cold water systems and pure water systems, including valves, faucets, flush valves, vacuum breakers, shower facilities and the like
storm, sanitary and acid waste systems and equipment including neutralizing equipment, pumps, grease traps, drains, cleaning sewers with high pressure equipment, sinks, toilets, urinals and the like
and natural and other gas systems and equipment, including regulators, valves and the like
Installs piping from chilled water lines to air conditioning units and installs piping from steam lines to heating units
Cleans and maintains hot water tanks
Installs filtration and water treatment equipment
Repairs, replaces, rebuilds and installs steam, hot water, pure water and chilled water coils
Cuts, bends reams, threads, solders, silver solders, brazes welds, fuses, beads, leads, etc., the following piping materials: metal, glass, plastic and the like
Reviews and performs work on all systems for proper operation and optimum efficiency and recommends changes to achieve optimum operation
Installs and/or modifies systems and/or equipment from verbal instructions, blue prints, plans specifications, schematics and manufacturers' recommendations, etc
Maintains and makes recommendations for maintenance on and in pits and tunnels, as appropriated
Charges and discharges steam lines
Troubleshoots systems and components, identifies problems and makes repairs
May operate, clean, maintain, repair and troubleshoot boilers and associated equipment at outlying properties
May operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild and install: pumps, filtration, chemical, circulation, etc., equipment and systems in compliance with Health Department codes
and fire protection systems and equipment, including sprinklers, fire hydrants, pumps, valves and the like
Keeps records and makes reports of daily work, emergency/service calls investigated, service rendered, results of troubleshooting and general conditions of systems and equipment
Makes recommendations for modifications
Complies with safety regulations of the University and of local, state and federal agencies
Maintains cleanliness of work area and ensures that tools and equipment are kept in good working order
Performs other duties requiring comparable skill and responsibility as directed

Requirements

Trade school training and 2-3 years experience as a Steamfitter or Plumber
or 4 years of apprentice training and 1-2 years experience as a Steamfitter or Plumber
or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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