Plumber and Steamfitter

Location: Amherst, MA

About the Role

The Plumber and Steamfitter I installs, repairs, alters, and maintains fluid transmission systems, sanitary fixtures, heating systems, low and high pressure steam lines, condensate lines, water lines, sprinkler lines, sewer lines, and performs other related work as required. This includes trade-related asbestos abatement, repairs, and/or initiating repairs on building systems such as pneumatic control systems, heating and ventilation (HVAC) systems, cooling towers, pumps, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Instructs, advises, and mentors employees, technicians, and journeymen in the operation and maintenance of campus plumbing, steam, mechanical systems, HVAC systems, and their related components, including pneumatic, electronic controls, electro-mechanical controls, cooling towers, pumps, and controlled devices.
• Responds to, inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and initiates repairs for all plumbing, steam, sanitary systems, mechanical systems, cooling towers, and pumps, including pneumatic and self-contained valves in building HVAC and hydronic systems and their related control devices using microprocessor and diagnostic equipment.
• Interacts with contractors relating to the operation, maintenance, and repair of various systems on campus.
• Performs preventive maintenance services.
• Utilizes computer programs that operate, maintain, calibrate, and adjust building HVAC systems.
• Assists Engineering staff in drawing review, inspection, and troubleshooting as part of the acceptance of new equipment, new buildings, upgrades, and equipment replacement.
• Drives a motorized vehicle around campus to residential buildings.
• Installs, repairs, alters, and maintains hot and cold water lines, steam lines, deionized water systems, sprinkler systems, glass piping, sewer pipes (cast iron, plastic, ceramic), pumps, traps, valves, radiators, toilets, sinks, showers, and other fixtures, including all their associated fittings; estimates labor and materials needed to do the work.
• Cuts and threads pipe using stocks and dies, power threading machines, wrenches, power saws, safety equipment, and other related tools.
• Uses oxyacetylene torches and/or welding equipment to braze coils and pipes.
• Drills or cuts holes through floors, walls, and ceilings; performs asbestos abatement in performance of work assignments.
• Performs related duties such as erecting scaffolding, rigging, and/or ladders; laying out drop clothes; fabricating miscellaneous metal products; sharpening and tempering various tools; cleaning tools and equipment; preparing work reports; and training other employees on the job.