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Pipefitter

Requisition Number:

61390

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

Classified Staff

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

28-Jan-2025

Date Posted:

14-Jan-2025
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Job Summary

Facilities Management at CU Boulder encourages applications for a Pipefitter! This role will complete steam service by fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping and related equipment for high pressure steam distribution, heating (direct and indirect), domestic hot water conversion, food service, lab steam, humidification, and air conditioning. This position will also require a basic knowledge of domestic cold and hot water distribution, drain waste venting systems, gas piping, main sewage and common drainage to support plumbing related work. 

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Facilities Management is responsible for the overall physical development and maintenance of campus. The mission of the department is to provide a safe physical environment that promotes the advancement and transfer of knowledge.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Steam Systems & Plumbing Related Support

  • Perform work on steam systems by trouble shooting, selecting, installing, repairing and testing piping systems. This includes cutting, threading, brazing and soldering pipe, valves, regulators and pumps as needed.
  • Provide plumbing duties such as assisting in hot water heaters, expansion tanks and active leaks as needed.

After-Hours Emergencies

  • Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed. Work past shift to complete work as emergencies arise. Work scheduled overtime during down times at University.

Preventive Maintenance & Administration

  • Communicate with Pipe Trades Shop Supervisor, building proctors, managers and customers so all are aware of status on work orders, work requests and projects.
  • Perform preventive maintenance functions by inspecting utility tunnels and mechanical rooms for leaks and equipment failure and service equipment on prescribed schedule.
  • Perform daily paperwork to make sure time cards and work orders are filled out and complete. Follow all safety policies, procedures and guidelines, and adhere to Standing Operating Procedures. Participate in and complete all safety trainings. Report potential safety hazards, mistakes, accidents and/or procedural violations in a timely manner.

What You Should Know

This in-person role is eligible for our Facilities Management Employee Referral Program. 

What We Can Offer

  • The annual salary rate for this position is $73,128.
  • If you have prior state-classified experience in the same class series as this position, your pay may be set at a higher amount per the state Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

Be Statements

Be proactive. Be resourceful. Be Boulder.

What We Require

  • Three years of increasingly responsible pipe and/or mechanical experience related to the work assignment OR a combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience equal to three (3) years.
  • Must be a Colorado resident to apply.
  • Must have a valid Colorado driver's license.

What You Will Need

Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills. 

What We Would Like You to Have

Journey-level Steamfitter License. 

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

  1. A current resume that includes date ranges for each position held and whether the position was full-time or part-time.
  2. Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
  3. DD-214 for veteran applicants. 
    • Qualified veterans are eligible for veteran’s preference points within the State classified system. If you are a veteran and would like to have your DD214 evaluated to determine your eligibility for preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to this posting. If you do not wish to upload a DD214, please email a copy to recruiting@colorado.edu and reference the job to which you are applying
  4. If using the educational substitution for experience: proof of degree or transcripts.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by January 28, 2025 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.


Select here for additional information regarding Classified Staff positions: www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Essential Services

This position is designated “essential services.” The incumbent is required to respond to requests for work during campus emergencies (snow, wind, rain, flood and any other natural or man-made event) and report to work for his / her regularly assigned shift during emergency campus closures. 

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu