GENERAL FUNCTION

The Journeyman Steamfitter maintains the heating, gas, and chill water distribution systems by performing skilled technical work in the installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of high and low pressure steam piping systems, heating water systems, gas piping (both threaded and fusion welded), chill water distribution piping and valves, and condensate pipe systems in all University structures following recognized procedures and techniques of the steamfitter trade.

This position is only available to current, regular, full-time employees of Missouri State University who are represented by the IBEW .

The Journeyman Steamfitter maintains the heating, gas, and chill water distribution systems by performing skilled technical work in the installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance of high and low pressure steam piping systems, heating water systems, gas piping (both threaded and fusion welded), chill water distribution piping and valves, and condensate pipe systems in all University structures following recognized procedures and techniques of the steamfitter trade.

Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required. Completion of a steamfitter or pipefitter training program at a vocational or technical school or a recognized apprenticeship program in the steamfitter or pipefitter trade is required.

Experience: At least six years of experience working as a steamfitter is required.

Skills: General mechanical ability including skills in the use of welding equipment, acetylene torch equipment, pipe locators, related steamfitter tools, small hand and power tools, and mechanical equipment and materials applicable to the steamfitter trade is required. The ability to interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics is required. The ability to locate underground piping and document piping locations on blueprints is required. A working knowledge of building and piping codes is required. Computer literacy is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Effort: Must be able to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis. Prolonged standing and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching are required on a daily basis. A full range of physical motion is required in order to operate manual and electrically-powered tools and steamfitter equipment. The ability to move throughout campus, including climbing stairs in all University buildings, is required. The ability to tolerate working for extended periods in confined and narrow spaces, such as utility tunnels, is required. The work is performed indoors and out-of-doors, occasionally in environments that are dusty, noisy, or which could have work hazards. Some positions in this job classification (job title) are designated as essential employees who must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather; the supervisor will communicate whether the particular position is considered essential and under what situations.

License: A Journeyman Steamfitter’s license with documented welding certifications or an equivalent license with documented welding certifications, such as Licensed Pipefitter, Licensed Welder with 6-G Test, or Licensed Welder with Nuclear Certification, is required.

Other: A valid Missouri driver’s license is required. The scope of the position requires exposure to and the use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners common to steamfitter work that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed.

This position is only available to current, regular, full-time employees of Missouri State University who are represented by the IBEW .