POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
the general supervision of the Master Foreman, the Steamfitter oversees, lays out,
assembles, installs, and/or maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, or related
hydronic or pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling,
lubricating, sprinkling, or industrial production or processing systems.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Lays out full scale drawings of pipe systems,
supports, and/or related equipment, according to blueprints;
Plans pipe system layout, installation and/or
repair, according to specifications;
Prepares cost estimates for repair or
replacement;
Cuts,
threads, welds, and/or presses pipes to specifications, using tools such as
saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders, or pipe benders;
Assembles
or secures pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment, according to
specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, or threading joints;
Measures
materials and objects for installation or assembly;
Inspects,
examines, and tests installed systems and pipe lines, using pressure gauge,
observation, and/or other methods;
Inspects
plumbing/hydronic/sprinkler systems;
Attaches
pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures, such as radiators, AHU’s, univents,
or tanks, etc., using brackets, clamps, tools, or welding equipment;
Welds
and threads metal components;
Modifies,
cleans, or maintains pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines or
equipment, using hand or power tools;
Cleans
equipment and facilities;
Selects
pipe sizes, types, and related materials, such as supports, hangers, or
hydronic cylinders, according to specifications;
Selects
construction materials;
Cuts
or bores holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, and mains, prior
to pipe installation, using hand and/or power tools;
Installs
gauges or controls;
Operates
motorized pumps to remove water from flooded manholes, basements, and facility
floors.
Instructs, supervises and documents the work of
Steam Fitters, Apprentices and Trades Helpers in the maintenance and repair of
systems;
Fully implements the evaluation system for all
Steam Fitters, Apprentices and Trades Helpers;
Enters materials, labor hours, status and
details of work done into the online
work order management system; and
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Comprehensive knowledge of standard
tools, equipment and practices used in the Plumbing HVAC trade;
Knowledge of the hazards and the necessary
safety precautions of plumbing HVAC projects;
Ability to understand and follow oral
and written instructions;
Ability
to work in confined spaces;
Knowledge
of technology (computer and/or mobile device) to enter materials, labor hours,
status and details of the work done into the online work order management
system
Possession of an appropriate and valid
Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with driving record indicating five
(5) or fewer current points of which no more than three (3) shall have been
accumulated as a result of traffic violations while operating a Board of
Education vehicle; and
Deemed
as essential personnel and may be required to work day, night or
weekend hours to meet the operational needs of the department.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma, GED or completion of a vocational
school program required, with five (5) years of experience.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Journeyman
Plumber License or CFC Certifications, Type I and II; or AWS Welding
Certificate.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises
Steamfitters, Apprentices and Trades Helpers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to perform extensive walking, stooping, pushing, carrying, climbing, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs. independently, and have the ability to exert force required to twist/turn equipment/tools required to perform assigned tasks. The employee is required to maintain sustained physical effort and some exposure to dust, dirt, chemical solutions, solvents, odors, and adverse weather conditions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.