Steam Fitter

Posting Details

Posting Details
Requisition Number
S3099

Position Number
003844

Position Classification Title
Facility Maint Mech Tradesman

Functional Title
Steam Fitter

Position Type
Staff

University Information
Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.

Position Summary
Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direction for and perform repair and maintenance, both corrective and preventive, of the campus steam distribution and condensate return systems.

1. Steam and Condensate Systems - 35%
2. Preventive and Corrective Maintenance - 30%
3. Heating Systems - 15%
4. Pump and Motor Repair - 5%
5. Welding - 5%
6. Administrative - 5%
7. Plumbing - 5%

This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event policy.

Minimum Qualifications

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY; OR DEMONSTRATED POSSESSION OF THE COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE WORK. SOME POSITIONS MAY REQUIRE SPECIAL LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION. OPTIONAL GUIDELINES: EXPERIENCE IN THE TRADE AREA RELATED TO THE AREA OF ASSIGNMENT MAY BE SUBSTITUTED ON A YEAR-FOR-YEAR BASIS.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Steam systems, Condensate Systems, Heat Exchangers, and Steam PRV Stations.
• Cross Connection Back-flow certification
• Plumbing experience
• Confined Space experience
• Welding experience

Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

1. Name,
2. Company Name,
3. Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
4. Email Address
5. Contact Phone Number

Recruitment Range
$47,263 - $52,514

Org #-Department
Utility Operations - 56406

Work Hours of Position
8 A.M - 4:30 P.M, M-F

Number of Months per Year
12

Posting Requirements

Job Family
Operations and Skilled Trades

Career Banded Title
Facility Maint Mech Tradesman

Open Date
03/20/2026

Close Date
07/12/2026

FTE
1.000

FLSA
Non-Exempt

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If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

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