Steamfitter

About the role

The Dane County Regional Airport is seeking two full-time (1.0 FTE) Steamfitters. Schedules for each vacancy are as follows:

• Vacancy #1: Works 1:30pm to 12:00am, rotating, including every other weekend and holidays.
• Vacancy #2: Works 5:00am to 3:30pm, rotating, including every other weekend and holidays.

Undesirable hours premium pay is offered at $3.00 for any time worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and for any time on Saturday and/or Sunday. The eligible list created from this posting will be used for future Steamfitter vacancies within the next six (6) months.

Responsibilities

Under direction, to be responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of major building heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment; to perform skilled preventive maintenance and repair work on a variety of building maintenance systems; and to do related work as required.

• Lays out, assembles, installs and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems, applying knowledge of system operation, and following blueprints.
• Selects type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
• Inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes cut for pipe will not cause structural weakness.
• Plans installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers.
• Cuts, threads and bends pipe.
• Assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic.
• Connects pipes, using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools.
• Secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers using hand and power tools.
• Installs and maintains hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment, such as pumps and cylinders, using hand and power tools, follows specifications and blueprints.
• Increases pressure in pipe system and observes connected pressure gauge to test system for leaks.
• Makes adjustments to troubleshoot building automation system.
• Operates, maintains, and programs building automation systems.

Requirements

• Must have equivalent of high school graduation.
• Must have completed an apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Workforce Development as a steamfitter or have formal recognition of journeyman status by the appropriate international or local trade union.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in large commercial building maintenance.

Qualifications

• Facilities Management Positions: Must possess (or be eligible for) a valid Driver's license.
• Must successfully pass a Wisconsin Department of Health Services and a Dane County Sheriff's Office background investigation which includes fingerprinting.
• Normal work schedule may require availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays and availability to respond to afterhours building emergencies.

Skills

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of boilers, heating equipment and related steam and condensate return lines.
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of complex air conditioning equipment.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, tools and methods used in plumbing, heating and mechanical work.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures related to mechanical, plumbing, heating and electrical systems including water treatment and chemical feed systems.
• Knowledge of applicable code requirements.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to maintain and repair a variety of mechanical and electrical systems including plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration.
• Ability to diagnose malfunctions and implement necessary repairs.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions including plans and specifications.
• Ability to work cooperatively with and direct the work of others.
• Ability to perform moderately heavy labor.
• Ability to drive motorized vehicles.
• Ability to use computer with windows application, email, Explorer, etc. (possess basic computer skills).
• Practical knowledge of building automation systems such as Johnson Controls Metasys.

Benefits

• Fully paid dental and HMO health insurance premiums for full time employees/pro rated for part time employees.
• Contributions towards POS health insurance premiums and short/long term disability.
• Long term care, vision coverage, flex spending account and deferred compensation programs paid in full by the employee.
• Wellness program.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption of a child.
• 80 hours of paid leave to care for an ill family member.
• Telecommuting allowed when it benefits the productivity of the employee and their department and if determined by employee's department that telecommuting is not detrimental to either the County or the employee.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• WI Retirement System: Employees hired after 7-1-11 must be expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours annually to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System when hired.

Pay

• Bilingual Pay: Employees who work in bilingual designated positions receive an additional $2.00 per hour.
• Undesirable Hours Premium Pay: Employees may receive undesirable hours pay of $2.00 for anytime worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m and for anytime on Saturday and/or Sunday. (not applicable with all employee groups).
• Paid Parental Leave: Dane County also provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption of a child.
• Caregiver Leave: Dane County offers 80 hours of paid leave to care for an ill family member.

Schedule

• Normal scheduled hours are from 7 am to 3:30 pm, Monday thru Friday.
• Position will also require evening, weekend and holiday hours (including overtime) as necessary to support scheduled events, meetings and conferences.
• Will be on call for emergencies.

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