Steam Mechanic

Campus Operations is a broad division of Administration and Finance that includes all aspects of facilities management at East Carolina University. East Carolina University is one of the largest universities in the North Carolina system. Campus Operations is a major division of Administration and Finance with approximately 500 employees and a budget in excess of $30 million. The university is comprised of 5.0 million square feet of facilities located on 960 acres with $700 million in physical assets. Facilities Services is a part of the broad, diverse division of Administration and Finance / Campus Operations that includes all aspects of facilities management at East Carolina University.

The primary purpose of the Facilities Services Department on the Health Sciences Campus is to maintain and improve the physical plant of the Health Sciences and West Research Campuses of East Carolina University. This includes the central utility plant; heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems (including various tonnage chiller units with associated equipment); electrical distribution systems (including emergency electrical power generating equipment as well as medium voltage distribution system); domestic hot and cold water systems; laboratory vacuum systems; ultrapure water systems; medical gas and vacuum systems; compressed air systems; natural gas distribution systems; and fire protection systems (including fire pumps, wet suppression systems, fixed chemical systems, and portable fire extinguishers); fire detection and alarm systems (to include Information Management systems, Fire Alarm Control Panels, and mass communication systems); steam distribution systems; irrigation systems; sanitary sewer systems; and storm sewer systems. It also includes repairs to several million square feet in separate buildings varying in age.

Inspect, maintain, and repair medium and low pressure (100psi) campus steam distribution system. To include the maintenance and repair of condensate pumping equipment, high pressure steam traps, pressure reducing stations, steam converters, isolation valves, pipe hangers and supports, sump pumps. insulation, temperature/pressure instrumentation/displays, etc.

This position will be expected to stay up to date on all requirements for working safely and abide by all university safety polices to include but not limited to; working in a confined space, lock out tag out, and hot work.

This position will provide support to the HVAC shop by assisting with a variety of tasks and responsibilities as needed, including but not limited to, aiding in emergency repair requests, and assisting with the organization of the shop's daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of service tasks.

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification.

None.

Experience preferred: inspecting and maintaining high pressure steam distribution systems, sampling and testing of boiler feed-water systems, pipe fitting and welding, using computers (Windows, Control systems and water chemistry testing).

NC Drivers License

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 budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

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