Utilities Distribution Specialist

About the role

This specialist role installs, maintains, and repairs critical infrastructure including chilled water lines, steam lines, valves, traps, domestic water, storm drains, sewer lines, pumps, fans, and fire hydrants. The team is responsible for a large utility distribution covering (add the acreage of the university) steam tunnels and serves the entire Virginia Tech Blacksburg Campus.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair critical infrastructure including chilled water lines, steam lines, valves, traps, domestic water, storm drains, sewer lines, pumps, fans, and fire hydrants.
• Perform steamfitter work at a specialized and skilled level.
• Assist with troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and installation of steam lines, chilled water lines, ction lines, and instruments.
• Perform installations or replacements of water, storm, sanitary sewer, steam, and heating hot water, condensate, chilled water piping systems, and related equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, trenchers, line/service trucks, fork trucks, horizontal boring machines, and other related equipment for utilities system installation and maintenance.
• Diagnose utility distribution system problems and perform repairs as required.
• Layout piping systems and install pipefitting in compliance with applicant codes and construction documents, as instructed by departmental leadership.
• Complete general service work on mechanical equipment including maintenance, lubrication, and replacement of system components as needed.

Requirements

• Working skill in the use of diverse hand and power tools pertaining to the plumbing trade; including, but not limited to: pipe threading machines, torches, drills, rotary hammers, and sewer cleaners.
• Commercial Driver’s License with Class B endorsements and a valid DOT medical certification.
• Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds alone, and/or up to an estimated 100 pounds with the assistance of personnel or tools.
• Ability to maneuver materials up and down stairs, ability to climb and work from elevated workstations such as ladders and scaffolds, ability to work for long periods standing, walking, sitting, reaching, bending, and pushing/pulling.
• Ability to safely work in designated confined spaces (training provided) and work in all types of weather conditions – including extreme temperatures.
• Demonstrated general construction experience.
• Familiarity with operating heavy equipment.
• General knowledge of using a computer to perform basic functions such as using Microsoft Outlook.

Qualifications

• Experience at the journeyman level in general plumbing.
• Demonstrated experience steam fitting.
• Previous experience in industrial, commercial, or institutional building plumbing, and piping installation and maintenance.
• Experience with operating equipment such as backhoes, mini-excavators, and forklifts.
• Considerable knowledge of steam distribution systems.
• Experience with commercial/industrial distributions.
• Experience reading and interpreting written instructions, blueprints, and schematic drawings.
• Some experience or knowledge of handling utility locate requests, such as from Miss Utility.
• Familiarity with working around low and high-voltage areas to maintain and repair mechanical utilities systems.
• Experience in a multi-trade, multi-disciplined environment.
• Safety training includes but is not limited to the following: Chain saw safety, confined space entry/attendant supervisor, electrical qualified person, excavation qualified person, fall hazard awareness, fall protection user, first aid/CPR/AED, hazcom RTK, hearing conservation, hotline hold tags, ladder safety, lockout/tagout authorized person, mobile crane safety, personal protective equipment training, portable fire extinguisher training, reverse signal operation safety, scaffold awareness, VDOT flagger training and certification, and VDOT work zone basic safety training.

Skills

• Knowledge of steam distribution systems.
• Experience with commercial/industrial distributions.
• Experience reading and interpreting written instructions, blueprints, and schematic drawings.
• Experience with handling utility locate requests.
• Familiarity with working around low and high-voltage areas.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$52,000-$54,000; commensurate with experience

Schedule

40 hours per week