Join the University Housing Facilities Team as a Steamfitter! Under the general supervision of the Housing Trades Supervisor, the Steamfitter position duties include but are not limited to: maintenance, repair, installation and alteration of a variety of HVAC equipment and systems, including steam, hydraulic, ventilation, and refrigeration systems in the Dining and Residence Halls on the UW-Madison campus.

Work with a team of professionals focused on excellent customer service with no sales component. Base hours will have a flexible start time: primary schedule is Monday - Friday with hours between 7:00am and 5:30pm with a rotating weekend schedule.

Excellent benefits: paid leave including vacation, legal holiday and sick leave, terrific retirement plans and all tools are supplied.

• 10% Interprets blueprints and drawings to assess and verify specifications and to calculate the materials and equipment required. Discusses project plan with customer/client
• 10% Gathers materials, prepares work area, and maintains equipment and supplies needed for jobs
• 20% Performs skilled steamfitter work according to established trade standards and applicable building and safety codes
• 10% Reviews finished projects with client/customer. Maintains records and reports of work status and completion according to established deadlines and expectations
• 5% Cleans work area upon completion of projects according to established guidelines and expectations
• 10% Collaborates with and assists contractors as needed
• 35% Installs, troubleshoots, and services Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVACR) systems and equipment

• Communicates in English via radio and in person to emergency personnel.
• Performs Steamfitter work in a variety of University Housing buildings, including driving vehicles to efficiently transport staff, move supplies, and urgently respond to emergency situations.
• Performs duties in a highly diverse student and family housing community, including resident occupied spaces, as well as in vacant and common areas.
• Provides support and assistance as needed in the implementation of plans and procedures in the event of an emergency.

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Required: Completion of a registered apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Workforce Development as a Steamfitter, as defined on DWD website - https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/apprenticeship/trades/steamfitter-construction.htm 

Preferred: Related experience in a multi-family, hospital, university housing, or similar industrial environment

Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards

Preferred
EPA Refrigerant Handling Certification

Flexible start time: primary schedule is Monday - Friday with hours between 7:00am and 5:30pm with weekend rotation as required by the department. Schedule will be determined upon hire.

Schedule alterations as operations and position expectations demand.

Full Time: 100%

This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $51.65 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
This has been identified as a Crafts Worker position. Crafts Workers may elect an increased vacation allocation with a corresponding reduction to the prevailing rate.

Vacation elections with corresponding prevailing rates below:

100 hours = $53.34 hourly
140 hours = $52.50 hourly
180 hours = $51.65 hourly

A criminal background check will be conducted on finalist(s).

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Please submit a resume within the online application system and confirmation of steamfitter apprenticeship.

Candidates who apply for this position may be considered for other or future vacancies within this title, including those which may have a different work schedule from this vacancy.

University Housing may communicate with you about your application status using a text messaging service. To opt-out please reply "STOP" to text messages received or contact University Housing HR at hr@housing.wisc.edu or 608-262-2766. Message and data rates may apply.

Jennifer Mcfarlin
hr@housing.wisc.edu
608-262-2766
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Steamfitter(FP054)

A85-UNIVERSITY HOUSING/RHF/MAINTENANCE

University Staff-Ongoing

295435-CP

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.