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INTRODUCTION:

STEAMFITTER

100% Position

ABOUT THE JOB: Steamfitter

This position is responsible for the performance of steamfitter tasks listed below at a journeyman level for new, remodel and repair projects for the University. Applicant must be able to interpret piping schematics, blueprints and codes. Applicant to install, service and maintain steam, heating and cooling systems for all types of structures, equipment, accessories and related components in a safe, efficient and knowledgeable manner. Applicant to use and maintain all materials, tools and equipment of the trade in a safe and knowledgeable manner. Employee shift is 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

* Experienced welder (consider proficiency test mig and stick vertical up stick and 6G weld on pipe)

* Experience with steam systems including servicing traps, valves, steam station (PRV or distribution center)

* Ability to braze and solder

* Ability to follow power piping code on all steam systems

Preferred

* Certified welder

* Experience with pneumatic controls

* Experience with compressed air systems

* Experience with Metal fabrication

* Electrical and electronic knowledge

* Experience with pump rebuilding and laser alignment

* Experience with ultrasound test equipment

* Welding experience with stainless and aluminum

* Rigging experience with heavy equipment

* Experience with steam system startup/shutdown

Special Requirements

* Valid Driver's license

* Complete a welding proficiency test at the time of the campus interview

* Ability to complete Asbestos awareness training

* Journeyman steamfitter - Formal recognition by appropriate trade organization of journeyman Steamfitter status in the State of WI

* Pass Essential Job Function Test

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, climb ladders, stoop, crouch, climb stairways, crawl, turn, kneel and balance.

* Lifting up to 50lb. objects is required

* Breathing masks are required to be worn during some construction duties

Working Conditions and Environment

* Ability to lift your arms above your head in order to reach high difficult areas.

* Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.

* Sufficient manual dexterity with one hand to be able to operate hand and power tools and manually complete paperwork such as recording items on work orders and receiving documents.

* Must have sufficient physical flexibility to kneel, squat, stoop, crawl under cabinets and other low spaces in order to perform the tasks required.

* Must be able to tolerate working in confined spaces in order to perform maintenance and repair work when necessary.

* Employee must be able to work in partially lit spaces, confined spaces, dusty and/or dirty spaces, on raised platforms/ladders and in extreme temperatures

* Employee must wear safety toe shoes during entire shift and is responsible to wear additional PPE as determined necessary by employee/supervisor during the course of job duties

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Facilities Management is comprised of Building Maintenance and Grounds, Custodial Services, Heating Plant, Administration, and Facilities Planning and Engineering. The campus is comprised of 2.4 million square feet on approximately 135 acres including 55 buildings of which 22 are academic/research, 12 support services and 21 for university housing. The campus has its own utilities of steam, chilled water, data and electricity.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Complete applications received by end of day, August 11, 2024 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after the 11th may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to:

Required application materials:

* Cover letter (* See below)

* Resume

* Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities for the position

* Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

Before starting the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) available at:

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Matthew Herum

Email: ...@uwstout.edu

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Jacob Fox

Phone: 715-###-####

Email: ...@uwstout.edu

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Minimum $ 46.82 hourly, per the UW System Trade Agreement.

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. Please see the options below and more information can be found here.

100 hours = $46.82

140 hours = $46.07

180 hours = $45.36

UW-Stout is committed to nondiscrimination in its employment practices and to equal employment opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate against, harass or retaliate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (as defined in state and federal law), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, genetic information, arrest record, conviction record, military service, veteran status, use or nonuse of lawful products off the employers premises during non-working hours, political affiliation, declining to attend a meeting or participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, honesty testing, or any other category protected by law.

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, UW-Stout welcomes applications from individuals from diverse groups; veterans, individuals with disabilities and from historically excluded populations. At UW-Stout we value our differences and welcome diverse perspectives as we continually commit to developing an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees and students.

Employment is contingent upon the final candidates completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidate and most recent supervisor(s) questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit:

INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsins only Polytechnic University, offers an unmatched career-focused education that combines applied learning, theory and research with real-world experience that prepares tomorrows leaders to drive the future of business and industry. At UW-Stout, our students do more than earn a degree--they do on day one. And we are #StoutProud to produce lifelong learners, ethical leaders and responsible citizens who succeed in a global society.

UW-Stout is recognized nationwide for its operational excellence. We were the first and remain the only full four-year public higher education institution in the nation to receive the Malcolm Baldrige Award, and we are dedicated to a process-improvement model that leverages the power of data and the value of our people. We believe in critical thinking and fact-informed decision making. We pursue sustainability in form and function and collaborate across campus and with our partners to solve problems in industry and society. And providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment for our faculty, staff and students to live, learn and work is a top priority.

We offer 50+ undergraduate degrees, 20+ graduate degrees and 30+ professional certificates in Art, Design & Graphics; Business & Management; Education; Human & Social Sciences; Information Technology & Communications; and Science, Engineering & Math. Our first-class digital infrastructure and learning environments provide our nearly 7,000 students with every avenue to explore and personalize their success. And we invest in people who share our vision to advance our position as Wisconsins only Polytechnic University and as a regional, national and international leader in higher education.

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University of Wisconsin-Stout is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, a community an hour east of Minneapolis-St. Paul. A pillar of Wisconsins Chippewa Valley and recognized as one of the best small towns in America, Menomonie provides an idyllic combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, boutiques and arts and culture with access to a metropolitan area. For more information about the UW-Stout community and region visit:

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