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Five year steamfitter apprenticeship or equivalent apprenticeship.

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NI-Steamfitter

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JOB INFORMATION
Effective Date:
Entity:	Illinois
Job Code:	NI-6007AC
Job Title:	NI-Steamfitter
FLSA Exemption Status:	Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
The nature of the services provided by this position may affect UW Health Patients, Visitors, Employees and departments. A wide variety of both internal and external relationships are involved in carrying out the duties of this position. This position performs steamfitter duties, under the supervision of the Mechanical Trades Supervisor for Maintenance & Engineering Services at UW Health. Maintenance & Engineering Services is committed to the highest standard of Customer Relations principles. Team members will serve as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with patients, visitors and fellow staff members. The Hospital and Clinic operations environment requires quicker than normal response to system and equipment failures. The hours worked often require emergency response, frequently without immediate direct assistance from supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

•	Steam heating and hot water heating systems, and gas and electric heating systems, Heat exchangers for domestic and heating water Systems.
•	Steam Traps, control valves, condensate systems, pumps, piping systems, PRV Stations, Pneumatic controls and electronics.
•	Chilled water, glycol, and DX (direct expansion) systems.
•	Welding, brazing, soldering.
•	Install and trouble shoot pneumatic and DDC control systems.
•	Welding and Brazing skills.
•	Assist all trades, contractors in building system shutdowns and tie in.
•	Understand High – Medium – low pressure steam.
•	Work and support other crafts and hospital staff.
•	All types of equipment to include sterilizers and autoclaves and washers etc.
•	Dishwashers and miscellaneous kitchen equipment.
•	Diagnose electrical components for refrigeration systems.
•	Air Handler units, roof top units, split systems, computer room systems.
•	Liebert units.
•	Ice machines and drinking fountains.
•	Ultra-cold equipment.
•	Reach-in and walk-in coolers and freezers.
•	Environmental cold rooms.
•	Split system.
•	Follow EPA rules and regulations.
•	Miscellaneous hospital equipment and appliances.
•	Policies and procedures for Maintenance and Engineering Services at UW Health.
•	EPA refrigeration compliance recordkeeping.
•	Understand preventive maintenance and repair work reports to include material, ASSET / WAM records, etc.
•	Understand policies and procedures for work order and attendance timekeeping.
•	Position may require on-call status.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned. ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

Age Specific Competency (Clinical jobs only)
X	Non-Clinical

JOB REQUIREMENTS

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•	Knowledge of all methods, procedures, practices and tools of the Steamfitter trade.
•	Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
•	Possession of good customer service skills.
•	Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demand	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Standing	X
Walking	X
Climbing	X
Bending	X
Crouching	X
Pushing / Pulling	X
Carry	X
Fine Hand / Eye Coordination	X
Color Discrimination	X
Hearing Ability	X
Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.	X
15 - 30 lbs.	X
30 - 50 lbs.	X


Over 50 lbs.	UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments.
Physical Demands	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Concentration on Detail	X
Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task	X
Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks	X
Oral Communication		X
Written Communication		X

Physical Demands
Physical Demands	Continuous Over 70%	Frequent 40% - 69%	Occasional 15% - 39%	Rarely Up to 15%
Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids			X
Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons			X
Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations			X
Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals				X
Exposure to Radiation				X
Other - Working with patients in crisis who may be volatile and potentially violent.				X

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.
THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.