Steamfitter

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience installing and maintaining commercial or institutional scale heating and cooling systems.

• Must be skilled in the performance all aspects of steamfitting/pipefitting work, with particular experience in the maintenance of district heating and cooling systems.

• Must observe and comply with all standard safety codes and practices and perform all work in accordance with recognized trade and University standards.

• Must possess demonstrated proficiency in the use of industry-recognized diagnostic testing and troubleshooting equipment.

• Must be able to perform mathematical calculations required to accurately size and install system components and devices.

• Must be able to read and interpret detailed plans, specifications, operating manuals and other written materials associated with this trade.

• Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with peers and customers.

Additional Information

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Position Description

• Installs, modifies, and repairs all types of boilers, heating systems, cooling systems and auxiliary equipment.

• Fabricates, installs, modifies and repairs high and low pressure piping systems.

• Interprets mechanical plans and prints and updates as necessary.

• Assists and advises customers on progress / status of work and provides responsive and effective customer support in all phases of building maintenance operations.

• Performs all installation, maintenance, inspection and testing in accordance with applicable standards and requirements of the Massachusetts State Building Code and/or established compliance requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

• Performs other core skills of the trades and related duties as required.

• May be assigned to work independently or as part of a multi-trade team under the guidance and direction of the Area Supervisor and/or Working Foreperson.

Job Summary

Energy & Facilities (E&F) operates and manages Harvard's energy supplies, district energy plants, and utility infrastructures on the Cambridge/Allston campuses, as well as 24/7 facilities -related call, alarm monitoring and dispatch center. E&F provides a broad portfolio of labor-based services, including building maintenance, landscaping and custodial to a large portion of the University, as well as engineering, technical, and sustainability services. Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) is group within Harvard Campus Services that offers building and landscape maintenance, and custodial services to Harvard schools and units on a fee-for-service basis. All services are provided in strict accordance with customer-determined standards. As such, FMO operates as an in-house alternative to contractor services and therefore manages by the same principles that guide any successful maintenance services business.