Service Steamfitter

Steamfitting Technician

JOB REQUIREMENTS : Under the general direction of the Trades Section Chief, Bureau of Building Management, this position is primarily responsible for applying steam fitting fundamentals to the repair, troubleshooting, installation and preventive maintenance of mechanical heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems / equipment for assigned facilities. This position will perform systems troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC / Refrigeration equipment including but not limited to steam traps, boilers, air handlers, VAV boxes, exhaust fans, humidification systems, circulating pumps, air and water filtration systems, pneumatic, electric and Direct Digital (DDC) temperature controls, static pressure controls, temperature control air compressors and refrigerated air driers, air cooled or water-cooled condensers and evaporative cooling towers.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS : Qualified applicants will have the following :

1. Training or experience with the tools, equipment, materials, and practices of the steamfitting trade (e.g. drills, saws, welding torches, wrenches, or similar)

2. Steamfitter experience (e.g. install and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems)

3. In-depth knowledge of service and troubleshooting for complex HVAC systems, including pumps and piping

In addition, well qualified applicants may also have experience in :

4. Preventative maintenance on HVAC systems (e.g. boilers, chillers, pipe systems, or similar)

5. Environmental Protection Agency 608 certification

6. Experience with Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, performance monitoring, alarms, point adjustments, program changes in response to customer complaints or system malfunctions