The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center · 3 months ago
Facilities Mechanical Steamfitter Tech
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Facilities Mechanical Steamfitter Technician to ensure the uninterrupted operations of mechanical systems and equipment. The role involves inspecting, testing, installing, fabricating, modifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing various piping systems and equipment, while adhering to safety practices and providing excellent customer service.
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Responsibilities
Installs and repairs and maintains all welded piping systems and components
Reviewing blueprints and technical drawings, Installing, repairing and replacing piping and components
Measuring and cutting pipes using hand and power tools
Inspecting and identifying leaks
Installs, certifies, repairs, replaces and performs preventative maintenance on piping systems and equipment (e.g., meters, valves, piping)
Troubleshoots and resolves piping system issues (e.g., pressure, temperature, leaks)
Performs preventive maintenance tasks
Performs equipment installations (e.g., fans, pumps, heat exchangers, trapping stations, valving, and welded piping systems)
Addressing customer queries
Cleaning the work area after work completion
Ensures areas are in compliance with applicable codes
Documents regulatory compliance tests
Inspects and tests installations and repairs to ensure they meet quality standards
Becomes knowledgeable of equipment and utilities and transfers that knowledge to other staff
Troubleshoots and resolves field problems
May assist lower-level technicians
Locates, identifies, disables and enables local utility shut-offs
Updates building drawings
Participates on emergency response teams
Documents labor, materials and work performed on work orders
Submits material and equipment purchase requests (e.g., eRequests, eMaterials)
Provides feedback on materials
Creates estimates for small projects
Inform customers when tasks are completed
Communicates and initiates work order escalation, if needed
Participates in professional development/ continuing education activities: obtaining and maintaining required certifications, soft skill development, etc
Participates in meetings, trainings, and orientations
Interacts with and assists other areas and staff within the department
May participate on committees
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
Two years' experience in maintenance, pipefitting and/or welding trade and related equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience
Efficient skills and knowledge in using pipefitting and welding tools and equipment
A basic understanding of plumbing code compliance
Knowledge of piping components (i.e. types of valves, fittings, types of piping)
A valid driver's license
Successful completion of probationary period
Valid OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health card
Preferred
Associates/technical degree or Vocational certificate in skilled trades/maintenance related field
Boiler operator's license (e.g., low pressure, high pressure)
Valid AWS Certified Welder certificate
Basic understanding of university building design standards (BDS) related to the maintenance and repair of building systems and equipment
Basic understanding of the project process as managed by FOD Design and Construction
Company
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is personalizing health care to meet the needs of each patient. It is a sub-organization of The Ohio State University.
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