Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Retirement benefits

• Tuition discount for employees and tuition remission for eligible dependents

Job Summary:

This position involves providing highly skilled labor to install, repair, replace, and perform preventive maintenance on the University’s heat and hot water distribution systems. The Pipefitter/Steamfitter will work with various piping systems and components, including air separators, expansion tanks, valves, strainers, and traps.

Major Duties:

• Install, repair, and maintain piping and devices for steam distribution, including related components such as valves, strainers, and traps.

• Perform maintenance and repairs to underground pipes, pipes in vaults, steam tunnels, and concealed piping in walls, floors, and ceilings.

• Bleed hydronic heating systems to remove air and correct water flow.

• Work with other tradespeople to replace heat vent unit coils and heating elements.

• Assist in updating building systems and drawing documentation.

• Organize work to minimize material waste and manhours.

• Instruct others on tool operation and preventive maintenance.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and safety regulations.

• Completion of a registered apprenticeship or a minimum of 5 years of experience at the journeyperson level.

• Documented welding experience in a commercial application.

• Valid Michigan driver’s license.

• Ability to complete a physical examination.

Desired Qualifications:

• State of Michigan Plumber’s license.

Working Conditions:

• The position requires working in confined spaces such as vaults and tunnels.

• Must wear safety equipment including MIOSHA-approved safety shoes, hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, and respirators when required.

Schedule:

• First (1st) shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Application Instructions:

To apply, current AFSCME employees, non-AFSCME University employees, and temporary employees must submit the appropriate online application forms as specified.