Welder/Plumber/Steamfitter/HVAC
Welder/Plumber/Steamfitter/HVAC
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$ 48550 - 63228
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Job Description
Job Description
Reporting to the Mechanical Services Supervisor the incumbent will perform work in the mechanical trades including welding plumbing steam fitting and HVAC to ensure that building systems are operating within the desired optimal indoor environmental conditions at the university. The incumbent will work on a variety of mechanical projects and will perform a wide variety of skilled repair installation and maintenance tasks.
Responsibilities for this position include welding repairs and metal fabricating required by multiple trades within Facilities. To ensure success in this role you should have advanced knowledge of a wide array of facilities systems good mechanical skills and excellent troubleshooting skills because the reliable operation of these systems is critical to the university.
Required Qualifications
Verifiable journeymanlevel experience in a large commercial construction or institutional setting in the mechanical installation repair and maintenance practices.
Must have or be able to obtain a Journeymans or Masters license in Plumbing or HVAC within eleven months of hire date; OR current Journey or Master level licensing agreement (reciprocity) from anotherjurisdiction as approved by the Virginia Board for Contractors. Incumbent will have 6 months from hire date to acquire a Virginia license if they currently hold a license from a reciprocal jurisdiction.
American Welding Society (AWS) certification American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) certification or similar welding certification.
Experience with pipe welding in a relevant setting determining the required tools materials and welding methods.
Experience examining completed welds to ensure they are free of defects smooth and functional with consideration given for the application.
Significant experience installing troubleshooting and repairing HVAC flow controls.
Working knowledge of a variety of technical documents such as blueprints technical drawings sketches specification records and operating and maintenance manuals.
Recordkeeping experience such as processing work orders and/or tracking inventory.
Able to perform routine welding plumbing mechanical or HVAC tasks.
Ability to recognize and understand industry terminologies of multiple trades.
Ability to use a computer and keep accurate and complete records.
Ability to perform work with minimal margin of error and work independently with little or no supervision.
Must have excellent communication skills good teamwork skills and be able to understand comprehend and follow directions in the workplace.
Ability to safely move and handle heavy objects weighing 50 pounds; climb and work from elevated workstations such as ladders and scaffolds; maneuver and work in tight spaces; and work for considerable periods of time standing sitting walking reaching bending pushing/pulling and doing repetitive movement with tools equipment and computer keyboarding.
Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions including extreme temperatures.
May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department.
This is a designated emergency personnel position.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a large commercial or university setting.
Technical training education and/or experience in plumbing steamfitting HVAC and/or millwright trades.
Customerservice oriented
Experience with an online work order system; for example but not limited to: AiM (HokieServ)
Due to emergency callin requirements must be able to arrive on campus within one hour.
Pay Band
3
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$48550$63228
Review Date
May 16 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Facilities HR at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Employment Type
Full-Time
