JOB
The Dane County Regional Airport has 2 current vacancies for full time (1.0 FTE) Steamfitters.
Schedules for each vacancy are as follows:
Vacancy #1: Will work 1:30pm to 12:00am, rotating, including every other weekend and holidays.
Vacancy #2: Will work 5:00am to 3:30pm, rotating, including every other weekend and holidays.
Undesirable Hours Premium Pay: Employees assigned to this classification at the Airport also receive undesirable hours pay of $3.00 for any time worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and for any time on Saturday and/or Sunday.
The eligible list created from this posting will be used for future Steamfitter vacancies within the next six (6) months.
Note to applicants – for the 2026 budget year, there is a 1% reduction in wages (already reflected above), an additional 21 holiday hours, and continued earning of longevity and merit steps.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION
As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
DEFINITION
Under direction, to be responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of major building heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment; to perform skilled preventive maintenance and repair work on a variety of building maintenance systems; and to do related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Lays out, assembles, installs and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems, applying knowledge of system operation, and following blueprints; selects type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications; inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes cut for pipe will not cause structural weakness; plans installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers; cuts, threads and bends pipe; assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic; connects pipes, using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools; secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers using hand and power tools; installs and maintains hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment, such as pumps and cylinders, using hand tools; installs and maintains heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including boilers, compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping using hand and power tools, follows specifications and blueprints; increases pressure in pipe system and observes connected pressure gauge to test system for leaks; may weld pipe supports to structure steel members; make adjustments to trouble shooting building automation system; operates, maintains, and programs building automation systems. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of boilers, heating equipment and related steam and condensate return lines; knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of complex air conditioning equipment; knowledge of the principles, practices, tools and methods used in plumbing, heating and mechanical work; knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures related to mechanical, plumbing, heating and electrical systems including water treatment and chemical feed systems; knowledge of applicable code requirements; knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions; ability to maintain and repair a variety of mechanical and electrical systems including plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration; ability to diagnose malfunctions and implement necessary repairs; ability to follow oral and written instructions including plans and specifications; ability to work cooperatively with and direct the work of others; ability to perform moderately heavy labor; ability to drive motorized vehicles; ability to use computer with windows application, email, Explorer, etc. (possess basic computer skills), and practical knowledge of building automation systems such as Johnson Controls Metasys.
