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Steam Specialist
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Position Number: 5954644
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Facilities Management

Steam Specialist

Posting Number: SP004729P
Division/College: Facilities Management
Department: Facility Management
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

The position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing the steam and condensate piping systems, from the pressure reducing station to the points of use inside university buildings. It will assist plumbing personnel and other skilled trades shops with projects, repairs and emergencies as needed.

Duties may include:

Troubleshoot, repair and maintain equipment
Repair or replace steam pipeline and condensate lines to meet American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code
Repair or replace control valves, pressure reducing valves, pressure relief valves, check valves, vacuum relief valves, pipes, pumps and mechanical seals
Assist with planning for and scheduling work that requires steam system shutdowns
Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Performing steam pipefitting, plumbing, pump maintenance and air compressor maintenance
Using a wide variety of mechanical equipment, handheld and power tools
Troubleshooting mechanical problems
Reading line drawings, blueprints, cut sheets and schematics
Working with steam-related systems, valves, pumps and motors

Required Education:

Two years vocational or technical training in steam fitting and/or plumbing; two years of work experience related to steam fitting and/or plumbing may substitute for vocational training
High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

Possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
Trained in Lockout/Tagout, confined spaces and First Aid/CPR certified within one year of hire
Ability to respond to emergency calls within one hour and serve on weekend call-out duty on a regular rotation

Additional Preferred:

First- or Second-Class Boiler Operators license
Journeyman Plumber License
Welding certification

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Must be able to:

Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and scissor lifts
Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 70 pounds
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing duties
Work in confined spaces using equipment and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Work in inclement weather conditions
Process both sound and visual safety alarms

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: Uncertain
Posting Date: 01/24/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

First review date for applications is 2/9/25. Applications received after that date will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until positions are filled.

Describe fully how you meet each required qualification of this position. (experience, education and required other) in the supplemental questions below.

Only applicants who demonstrate that they meet all required qualifications in their written application are eligible to be considered for the position.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/47042

The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.