Mediabistro logo
job logo

Steamfitter

NMSU, Las Cruces, NM, United States


Department Contact:

Neil Bohn, (575) 646-8026, nbohn@nmsu.edu

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 or ability to obtain License within year from date of hire.

Position Details
Position Title:

Steamfitter

College/Division:

Facilities and Services

Department:

500770-FS MECHANICAL

Location:

Las Cruces

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)

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:

High School diploma + 1 year of relevant experience, or higher degree.

Special Certification/Licensure:

Licensing Requirement: (JFP) - New Mexico Journeyman Pipe Fitter License or ability to obtain Journeyman Pipefitter License within a year from date of hire.

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 equipment.

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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr