STEAMFITTER

STEAMFITTER

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Position Number: 00579589; 02040143

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)
Who We Are: UWM, a doctoral/research intensive university, is Wisconsin’s premier public urban university and offers a comprehensive liberal arts and professional education at the undergraduate and graduate level to 24,000 students. UWM takes pride in being a student-centered institution that is deeply committed to diversity in its student body, faculty and staff, and programs. Our tree-lined, 104-acre campus is located on Milwaukee’s upper-east side, one of the city’s most attractive residential areas and home to many faculty, staff, and students. For more information, please visit our website at www.uwm.edu

What We Offer:

• Innovative, collaborative, and casual-work environment
• Challenging and progressive career development
• Excellent comprehensive benefits package
• On-site health & wellness programs
• On-site affordable day care
• Best practice PTO policies and paid holidays
• Open communication, recognition programs, and team-building events
• And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role

The University of Wisconsin (UW) System offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of our community. The University contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees also receive a vacation package starting at 104 hours during first year, sick leave (with no expiration), and paid legal holidays.

Job Summary
This position, under general supervision, lays out, installs, remodels, and maintains pipe systems for heating/chilling water hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and steam systems within power houses, distribution systems and buildings to ensure adequate, safe, and operable institutional facilities.

The wage for this position is $48.17 per hour

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants for this vacancy must:

• Completion of an apprenticeship approved by the Department of Workforce Development as a steamfitterOR formal recognition of status by the appropriate international or local trade organization or a similar formal validation of journey status; OR some combination of formal education (associates degree, technical diploma, vocational certificate) and/or training and experience totaling seven years of full-time experience in the following work processes:
  • Installation of residential and apartment heating systems.
  • Installation of industrial and commercial heating, ventilation, and refrigeration systems.
  • Installation and repair of powerhouse systems.
  • Repair and servicing of all types of heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems.
  • Installation and final testing of all types of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
  • Installation and final adjustment of electronic environmental controls.
  
  
  
• Evidence of advanced skills in diagnosing and repairing HVAC/DDC systems
• At least 10 years of experience working in the capacity of a Controls Specialist at the journey worker level or equivalent.
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE as defined by policy

Preferred Qualifications
Highly qualified candidates will also have:

• Demonstrated troubleshooting experience in the HVAC/Controls field in a university or commercial setting
• Completion of an apprenticeship approved by the Department of Workforce Development as a steamfitterOR formal recognition of status by the appropriate international or local trade organization or a similar formal validation of journey status. Provide copy of United Association Steamfitter Card.
• Evidence of strong customer service skills
• Evidence of experience installing and/or modifying direct digital control sequence of operation programs
• Welding certifications
• Completion of OSHA 10 or higher

Application Instructions
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:

• A cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications
• A resume
• A document listing the names and contact information for three professional references
• Provide copies of Universal Technician Certification awarded by a program certificated by the EPA
• Evidence of either a United Association Steamfitter Refrigeration card or a United Association Steamfitter Card should you have this certification
  
  

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Apply electronically at: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/33883 by the application deadline as listed in the instructions above.

Finance & Administrative Affairs is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on all selected candidates for Steamfitter positions. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening.

This is a continuous recruitment. Screening begins on December 16, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received after December 15, 2022 may not receive consideration.

Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices AA/EO Statement
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Title and Total Compensation Project
The University of Wisconsin System is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in 2021. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/title-and-total-compensation-study/

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/36291




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