About this opportunity
University of North Carolina at Greensboro lists this Steam Fitter opportunity in greensboro, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Requisition Number
S3099
Position Number
Position Classification Title
Facility Maint Mech Tradesman
Functional Title
Steam Fitter
Position Type
Staff
University Information
Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.
Position Summary
Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration
The primary purpose of this position is to provide direction for and perform repair and maintenance, both corrective and preventive, of the campus steam distribution and condensate return systems.
1. Steam and Condensate Systems - 35%
2. Preventive and Corrective Maintenance - 30%
3. Heating Systems - 15%
4. Pump and Motor Repair - 5%
5. Welding - 5%
6. Administrative - 5%
7. Plumbing - 5%
This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event policy.
Minimum Qualifications
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY; OR DEMONSTRATED POSSESSION OF THE COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE WORK. SOME POSITIONS MAY REQUIRE SPECIAL LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION. OPTIONAL GUIDELINES: EXPERIENCE IN THE TRADE AREA RELATED TO THE AREA OF ASSIGNMENT MAY BE SUBSTITUTED ON A YEAR-FOR-YEAR BASIS.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Steam systems, Condensate Systems, Heat Exchangers, and Steam PRV Stations.
Cross Connection Back-flow certification
Plumbing experience
Confined Space experience
Welding experience
Alternate Option
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 competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
Name,
Company Name,
Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
Email Address
Contact Phone Number
Recruitment Range
$47,263 - $52,514
Org #-Department
Utility Operations - 56406
Work Hours of Position
8 A.M - 4:30 P.M, M-F
Number of Months per Year
12
Posting Requirements
Job Family
Operations and Skilled Trades
Career Banded Title
Facility Maint Mech Tradesman
Open Date
03/20/2026
Close Date
10/09/2026
FTE
1.000
FLSA
Non-Exempt
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If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Salary Grade Equivalency
Worksite address
greensboro, NC, 27497, US
Who can apply
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