PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Installs and maintains heating and air conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping, using hand and power tools, and following specifications and blueprints.
- Selects type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications.
- Cuts pipe using saw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machine.
- Threads pipe, using saw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch and pipe cutting machines.
- Threads pipe, using pipe threading machines.
- Bends pipe, using pipe bending tools and pipe bending machine.
- Assembles and installs a variety of metal and non-metal pipes, tubes and fittings. Connects pipes by welding.
- Connects pipes to structures with brackets, clamps and hangers, using hand and power tools.
- Secures pipes to structures with brackets, clamps and hangers, using hand and power tools.
- Test pipe system for leaks using approved methods and procedures.
- Insulate pipe and equipment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Drives CTA vehicles in the performance of duties and responsibilities of this position.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to this position are the following jobs:
Job Title
CHALLENGES
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must pass a physical examination and perform the physical activities associated with this position.
- Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of verifiable work experience as a Steamfitter or Pipefitter, EPA Certification of Refrigeration, or a combination of experience in Steamfitting and Heating and Air Conditioning.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Lifts, carries, and maneuvers material weighing up to 100 pounds.
- May stand, bend, stoop and kneel for extended periods of time.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of installation and servicing procedure for air conditioning and heating systems.
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of acceptable steamfitting/pipefitting practices and procedures.
- Must be skilled in the reading and interpretation of blueprints and schematic drawings.
- Required to be skilled in the use of various hand and power operated tools.
- Required to furnish certain hand tools.
- Must know how to "sweat" copper tubing and brazing.
- Must have a working knowledge of proper welding practices.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Works outdoors in all types of weather.
- Works from ladders, scaffolds, scizzors and platform lifts...
- Works in confined areas.
- May work near or adjacent to energized conductors and moving vehicles.
- Travels throughout the CTA system.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED