Steamfitter I or II - Facilities Management & Campus Services (FMCS)

Carnegie Mellon University’s Facilities Management & Campus Services department is searching for a Steamfitter to join the team!  In this role, you will perform work such as installing, modifying, repairing and maintaining low, medium and high pressure steam and condensate systems, hot water supply and return systems, radiators, pressure reducing stations, pressure regulating valves, steam traps, and heat exchangers. 

Here in Facilities Management & Campus Services (FMCS), we work together to provide Service Excellence. Within FMCS exists the Facilities Management Services (FMS) group, the steward of the Pittsburgh campus, dedicates, maintains, replaces, and energizes with an eye towards cost control and environmental sustainability. We value: Dedication, Impact, Collaboration, Creativity, Kindness, Integrity, Sustainability and Safety, reflected in the value of our workforce and our community through the planning and execution of every facet of our work.

Core responsibilities include:

• System Maintenance & Repair: Install, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on low- to high-pressure piping systems, including steam, condensate, hydraulic, and hot water systems.  Requisition job parts and supplies.

• Equipment Oversight: Maintain and repair fired/unfired heating equipment, heat exchangers, pumps, radiators, steam traps, and pressure-regulating apparatus.

• Technical Planning: Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to plan piping layouts, ensuring proper pitch, slope, and elevation for optimal system performance.

• Fabrication & Welding: Perform electric/gas welding on pipe and mild steel, including silver soldering and other specialized joining techniques.

• Installation & Testing: Route and connect piping to equipment, ensuring all joints are leak-free and systems meet operational pressure requirements.

• Supply & Safety Management: Requisition necessary parts and materials while ensuring all work complies with safety regulations, building codes, and university policies.

• Other duties as assigned.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills and ability to perform clearly defined tasks with minimal direction.

• Ability to work independently and make appropriate decisions as to when additional help is needed to correct issues.

• Ability to professionally manage interactions with challenging customers.

• Attention to detail; keeping and maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.

• Ability to move and work in confined spaces, up and down ladders and to work from ladders, scaffolding and bucket truck platform

• Ability to lift 40 pounds from ground to overhead; Occasionally work outside during inclement conditions.

• Ability to pass a physical exam for clearance to wear a respirator when/if working near hazardous environments.

Qualifications:

Steamfitter I:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Graduation from a trade school or apprenticeship program as a journeyman steamfitter required

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a journeyman or sub-journeyman level steam/pipe fitter required , with experience in a large institution (college, university, hospital, etc.) setting preferred.

Steamfitter II:

In addition to the above associated requirements for Steamfitter I, to advance to the Steamfitter II level requires the following additional certifications and experience:

• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a journeyman level steamfitter required , with experience in a large institutional (college, university, hospital, etc.) setting preferred.

• City of Pittsburgh Stationary Engineer License required

Requirements:

• Successful Background Check and Valid PA Driver's License

• PA Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)

• Motor Vehicle Records (conducted annually)

• Fitness for duty assessment and pre-employment medical exam; Pre-employment drug and alcohol screen

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time (40 hours/week), non-exempt position based in Pittsburgh, PA.

• Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity

• Must be a member of or agree to join Local #95 International Union of Operating Engineers within 90 days of onboarding.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits , take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays , and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access , and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page .

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Craft Trades (L95)

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Hourly

More Information: 

• Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon ” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world. 

• Click here to view a listing of employee benefits

• Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. 

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