Steamfitter

Department Contact:Neil Bohn

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:Join our team! Maintain and repair campus steam distribution systems and operate high/low pressure boilers. Perform troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. Requires NM Journeyman Pipe Fitter (JFP) License.

Position Details

PositionTitle: Steamfitter

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500770-FS MECHANICAL

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Troubleshoot and repair steam distribution system and related equipment; performs steam distribution system maintenance activities; operates and maintains high/low pressure steam boilers related controls and safety devices; performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
Required Education:High School diploma or GED certificate.; Required Experience:Three (3) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Completion of a post-secondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience.; Required Certification/License:

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure:
Licensing Requirement: (JFP) - New Mexico Journeyman Pipe Fitter License

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements: i.e. extreme temp toxic chemicals biohazardous materials dirt dust fumes smoke loud noises other potentially dangerous materials/situations that require safety precaution/protective equip

Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting pushing or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.