Install piping on new construction and existing facilities maintenance or modernization projects by performing journey-level steamfitting work. Train, provide work direction, and gUidance to assigned personnel.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
(Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements). E = Essential Functions Oversee the installation, repair, and servicing of all piping and related systems. E Oversee the inspection, repair, installation, testing, servicing, and maintenance of heating systems, including piping installation hot water systems, heating systems and their components, hot and cold water pumps, pressure gauges. E Install piping on new construction and existing facilities maintenance or modernization projects. E Install piping of all sizes and in a variety of materials including carbon steel, cast iron, copper, plastic, fiber glass, stainless steel, and other special alloys and types. E Perform and complete work assignments from plans and instructions, sketches and drawinqs with minimum supervision. E Disassemble service, repair, troubleshoot, and maintain steam boilers, hot water boilers, and gas furnaces. E Maintain, repair, and replace electronic and pneumatic thermostats, hot and cold water pumps, pressure gauges, gas valves, fans, and air compressors. E Install new and repair existing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, boilers, steam lines, gas lines. E Cover pipes and boilers with insuiation materials. E Plan and provide work direction and quldance to assigned personnel. E Oversee laborers assigned to help with heavy lifting and rough unskilled work. E Work with all District employees, architecture and engineering employees, and outside contractors. E Page 2 of 2 Lead, Steamfitter Repair all district equipment and gates. E Drive a District service truck. E Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: a high school diploma; completion of a four to five-year apprenticeship and six years experience as a journeyman steamfitter.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
EPARefrigerant Recovery Certification Type IIor universal. Valid california Driver's License suitable for driving District vehicles. Personality and character suitable to work in schools. Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, Tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF
Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in system repairs, service and installation work. Safe working methods and procedures Technical aspects of field of specialty
ABILITY TO
Accurately estimate labor, time and material Work from diagrams, blueprints, shop drawlnqs, sketches, shop plans, and specifications Maintain routine records Provide work direction and gUidance to assigned personnel Effectively communicate in English, orally and in writing Observe all legal and District defensive driving practices Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships Weld and pipe fitting required for high pressure steam, water and gas lines Work independently with minimal supervision Meet schedules and time lines
Observe all legal and District defensive driving practices
WORKING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT
Indoor or outdoor environment; driving a District vehicle to conduct work; seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions; working around and with machinery having moving parts.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned tools and equipment; seeing to perform steam fitting work; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching; lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or moving moderately heavy objects; standing for extended periods of time; climbing ladders; heavy physical labor.
