Steamfitter

About the Position

The Steamfitter position plays a critical role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and efficiency of UW–Madison's steam, heating, cooling, and mechanical systems that support academic, research, and campus facilities. The successful candidate will apply strong maintenance and troubleshooting skills to diagnose equipment issues, perform preventive and corrective repairs, and ensure the continuous operation of complex mechanical systems in active, occupied buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Gathers materials, prepares work area, and maintains equipment and supplies needed for jobs
• Interprets blueprints and drawings to assess and verify specifications and to calculate the materials and equipment required
• Discusses project plan with customer/client
• Installs, troubleshoots, and services Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVACR) systems and equipment
• Collaborates with and assists contractors as needed
• Cleans work area upon completion of projects according to established guidelines and expectations
• Reviews finished projects with client/customer
• Maintains records and reports of work status and completion according to established deadlines and expectations
• Performs skilled steamfitter work according to established trade standards and applicable building and safety codes

Required Qualifications

• Journeyman-level experience as a Steamfitter or HVAC-R technician
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible service experience troubleshooting and repairing steam and heating systems, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair mechanical systems in an institutional, commercial, or industrial environment
• Valid Driver's License that meets UW Risk Management Standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a service-focused apprenticeship program in Steamfitting or HVAC-R
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical cooling systems, including chilled water and HVAC-R equipment, in addition to steam and heating systems
• Experience working in a large institutional or campus environment with complex mechanical systems

Pay & Schedule

• Minimum $55.35 Hourly Rate
• Crafts Workers may elect an increased vacation allocation with a corresponding reduction to the prevailing rate:
  • 100 hour leave rate: $57.16
  • 140 hour leave rate: $56.27
  • 180 hour leave rate: $55.35
• Full-Time: 100% FTE
• Hours generally scheduled Monday–Friday 7:00am–3:30pm
• Work is performed onsite

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

About the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M)

The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of UW-Madison in the university's education, research, and outreach activities. We are responsible for everything from the building projects that change the face of campus to the flowers that beautify the grounds. Find out more about our Division.

How to Apply

To begin the application process, go to the "Apply Now" section of the job posting. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field, either as one combined document, or separate documents. The following is required for your application to be considered complete:

• A cover letter describing how your experience relates to the listed required and preferred job qualifications
• A resume detailing your educational and professional background

The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly.

Contact Information

Miluska Canicoba, 608-262-6593, cinthya.canicoba@wisc.edu