Steamfitter
: Job Details :

Pay Range: $36.26 - $54.40 / hour Additional components of compensation may include:

• • Evening & night shift differential
  • Overtime
  • On-call pay

Benefits information: At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:•Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance•Annual wellness reimbursement•Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids•Tuition reimbursement for career advancementask about our fully funded programs!•Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development•Strong shared governance structure•Commitment to employee voicePOSITION SUMMARY: The nature of the services provided by this position may affect UW Health Patients, Visitors, Employees and departments. A wide variety of both internal and external relationships are involved in carrying out the duties of this position.This position performs steamfitter duties, under the supervision of the Mechanical Trades Supervisor for Maintenance & Engineering Services at UW Health.Maintenance & Engineering Services is committed to the highest standard of Customer Relations principles. Team members will serve as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with patients, visitors and fellow staff members. The Hospital and Clinic operations environment requires quicker than normal response to system and equipment failures. The hours worked often require emergency response, frequently without immediate direct assistance from supervisor.EDUCATION/TRAINING: Minimum:High School Diploma or GEDPreferred:Five year steamfitter apprenticeship or equivalent apprenticeshipLICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Minimum:EPA certification completed within six (6) months of hirePreferred:Journeyman certificate or equivalent experienceEXPERIENCE: Minimum:Three years of service work experience Preferred:Three years construction / installation of mechanical systemsREQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Valid Driver's License.
• Knowledge of all methods, procedures, practices and tools of the Steamfitter trade.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
• Possession of good customer service skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES:Install and Maintain HVAC Equipment

• Steam heating and hot water heating systems, and gas and electric heating systems, Heat exchangers for domestic and heating water Systems.
• Steam Traps, control valves, condensate systems, pumps, piping systems, PRV Stations, Pneumatic controls and electronics.
• Chilled water, glycol, and DX (direct expansion) systems.
• Welding, brazing, soldering.
• Install and trouble shoot pneumatic and DDC control systems.
• Welding and Brazing skills.
• Assist all trades, contractors in building system shutdowns and tie in.
• Understand High - Medium - low pressure steam.
• Work and support other crafts and hospital staff.

Install and maintain hospital equipment.

• All types of equipment to include sterilizers and autoclaves and washers etc.
• Dishwashers and miscellaneous kitchen equipment.

Install and maintain refrigeration systems.

• Diagnose electrical components for refrigeration systems.
• Air Handler units, roof top units, split systems, computer room systems.
• Liebert units.
• Ice machines and drinking fountains.
• Ultra-cold equipment.
• Reach-in and walk-in coolers and freezers.
• Environmental cold rooms.
• Split system.
• Follow EPA rules and regulations.
• Miscellaneous hospital equipment and appliances.

Reports and Policies and Recordkeeping

• Policies and procedures for Maintenance and Engineering Services at UW Health.
• EPA refrigeration compliance recordkeeping.
• Understand preventive maintenance and repair work reports to include material, ASSET / WAM records, etc.
• Understand policies and procedures for work order and attendance timekeeping.

MiscellaneousPosition may require on-call status.ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionUW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.