Steam Pipefitter/Welder (Pipe/Mech Trades II)

Facilities Management Position Facilities Management is entrusted with the development, care, maintenance, and operation of Colorado State University's physical properties. Our purpose is to create and sustain environments that support CSU's land-grant mission, fostering the success of students, faculty, and staff through world-class academic, research, and outreach programs. This position will perform installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of building steam piping systems, condensate equipment, and hot-water heat-exchange systems. It also supports troubleshooting, major repairs, and ongoing maintenance for central and distributed heating and cooling plant equipment within District Energy, along with other short-term projects and assignments as needed. Job Duties Building Steam and hot Water Heat Exchanger Maintenance - Responsible for the operation, installation, maintenance, repair and modification of all building-side direct steam heat and heat exchanger systems. Utility Plant Maintenance - Assists with problem investigation, major repairs, breakdowns and planned/corrective maintenance of all equipment in the central and distributed heating and cooling plants. Other Duties as Assigned - Supports the shop supervisors and utility services manager as needed with short-term projects and assignments. Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Pre-employment Physical Essential Services Designation Shift Work On-call Status In-person Minimum Qualifications: To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate in the application materials: Experience Only: Three (3) years of full time steam/pipefitting AND steam system maintenance and/or mechanical experience such as troubleshooting and maintenance on steam systems, steam traps, steam heat exchangers and use of pipe threading tools OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or progressively responsible steam/pipefitting AND steam system maintenance and/or mechanical experience such as troubleshooting and maintenance on steam systems, steam traps, steam heat exchangers and use of pipe threading tools equal to three (3) years *Please note, unofficial or official transcripts must be attached if utilizing education to meet the minimum qualifications. Preferred Qualifications: The highly desired candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, personal characteristics, and experience directly related and critical to this position: Welding certification for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), 6G, E6010 root, E7018 fill and cap, prepared, welded, and tested in accordance with the requirements of Section IX of the ASME code Two years of pipe welding and metal fabrication experience Six or more years' steam, pipefitting and welding experience to include Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) 6G experience Six or more years chilled water system experience Steam boiler maintenance experience to include brazing, soft soldering, and silver soldering experience Underground steam and HDPE piping installation experience and Pipe rigging experience Construction experience, including print reading and isometric drawing experience Directly related state service experience Salary Range $59460 - $65556 Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.