TSS Unit

260 day contract

Mon-Fri

8 Hours

Pay Column X: $27.14/per hour Benefits

Laramie County School District #1 

Facility Tech- Steamfitter/Boiler Apprentice

Purpose Statement

The job of Facility Tech- Steamfitter/Boiler Apprentice is done for the purpose/s of learning the skills necessary to become a journeyman while also being enrolled in a four-year apprenticeship program. You will gain experience maintaining and repairing boilers and piping systems; ensuring completion of projects in accordance with trade standards; providing information on the proper uses of equipment; identifying repair and/or replacement needs; and supporting other skilled trades in completing work assignments.

This Job reports to Assigned Supervisor

Essential Functions

• Assist in the installation and maintenance of piping systems under the guidance of a licensed steamfitter/plumber.
  
• Learn to read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
  
• Participate in the fabrication, assembly, and disassembly of piping systems.
  
• Support the inspection and testing of installed systems to ensure proper functionality.
  
• Help in troubleshooting and repairing piping systems, including steam, water, and air lines.
  
• Learn to estimate materials and/or equipment needed to complete work projects for the purpose of ensuring timely completion of projects.
  
• Learn to implement assigned programs and/or projects (e.g. inspection schedules, preventive maintenance programs, etc.) for the purpose of conforming to established guidelines.
  
• Help to inform personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing information for decisions making, taking appropriate action and/or complying with health and safety regulations.
  
• Assist in inspecting completed work (e.g. heating units, building exhaust fans, ventilation units, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring quality of work standards are met and identifying preventive maintenance requirements.
  
• Maintains vehicle, tools and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition.
  
• Assist with maintaining a variety of files and records (e.g. time sheets, inventory, work orders, labor/material estimates, equipment repair manuals, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail.
  
• Participate in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information to ensure optimal operation of heating and cooling for the District.
  
• Learn to repair various types of boilers (e.g. Scotch Marine, condensing, Cast-iron Sectional, etc.) for the purpose of heating facilities as needed.
  
• Learn to repair various equipment types (e.g. hot water valves, steam traps, pumps, gas valves, etc.) to maintain a comfortable environment.
  
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety/operational concerns.
  
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple technical tasks with the expectation of upgrading skills to meet changing job conditions.

KNOWLEDGEisrequiredtoperform basicmath,includingcalculationsusingfractions,percents,and/orratios;read technicalinformation,composeavarietyofdocuments,and/orfacilitategroupdiscussions;andanalyzesituationsto define issues and draw conclusions.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider many factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a wide variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse individuals and groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions; and displaying mechanical aptitude; diagnosing problems and developing solutions; to be on a call list.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include working under supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 45% walking, 45% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. A willingness to engage and advance skills, abilities and knowledge to the level of an experienced Steamfitter. This is a hands-on learning program to work toward being an advanced steamfitter, it is not an official apprenticeship program..

Education: 

High school diploma, completion or G.E.D., or equivalent plus vocational school or short-term courses in commercial plumbing, installation, and maintenance.

Salary : $27