Steamfitter / Industrial Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and repair of MCV and MPC steam plants and distribution systems, ensuring that each plant operates reliably, efficiently, and at all times in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain, repair boilers and mechanical equipment providing utilities for Hospital, Academic, and State buildings.
• Ensure long equipment life, operating efficiency, and equipment availability by following accepted procedures.
• Use solid inspection techniques to detect and correct problems at an early stage to avoid costly problems later.
• Utilize troubleshooting skills to remedy malfunctions and return equipment to full functionality in minimum time, maximizing revenue and profitability, and minimizing maintenance costs.
• Work assigned shifts including weekends and overtime as required; work during inclement weather.
• Work other than normal shifts; 24-hour rotational on-call status is required.
• Make repairs and perform preventive maintenance tasks as needed.
• Follow safety procedures to guard against burns, electric shock, noise, dangerous moving parts, and exposure to hazardous materials.
• Interface with customers ensuring needs are met should problems arise.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: General maintenance knowledge or experience in steam or industrial settings, general computer skills, familiarity with basic safety and environmental rules and procedures, good interpersonal communication, role model, operational and professional excellence skills, high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, valid Driver’s license required, demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
• Preferred Qualifications: 1-3 years knowledge and experience in steam boiler or industrial steam plants preferred, pipe or steam fitting training or education program completed preferred, engineering, military, or combined experience, experience in University, Boiler Plant, Power Plant, or Central District Heating systems, combined education and experience repairing steam systems, previous mechanical, technical, welding experience, strong technical abilities for analyzing, repairing, and working on various systems, strong communication skills to collaborate with colleagues and interact with clients.

Benefits

• All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.