TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: + Inspects, installs and replaces steam and other piping, radiator, traps, valves, gauges, pumps, safety valves, and other accessories and fittings including related burner controls; + Grinds and packs valves and pumps; + Replaces worn pipe flanges and gaskets, + Repairs broken and defective pipelines; + Uses pipe dies, threading machines, pipe cutters, reamers and occasionally uses acetylene and arc welding equipment; + Prepares estimates and requisitions materials and supplies; + May assists skilled craft workers in other trades; + Operates a small van or pick-up truck to and from worksites and vendor locations; + Receives, reviews, assigns, monitors and processes work orders as required; + Verified and processes employee daily records including time cards, travel logs, accident/compensation reports, personnel evaluation reports and other records and reports as required; + Consults with custodial engineers, administrators or vendors on required maintenance or repair activities needed in buildings or on equipment; + Consults with architects, inspections, and engineering staff in the preparation of construction documents; + Performs related work as required. FULL PERFORMCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: + Thorough knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and accident precautions involved in the installation and maintenance of high and low pressure steam and hot water systems; + Working knowledge of automatic steam vacuum pumps and hot water condensate return pumps including burners and related controls; + General knowledge of oil burners, electric switches for pumps and hot water condensate return pumps including burners and relate4d controls; + General knowledge of oil burners, electric switches for pumps, thermostats, oil burner ignition and starting operations; + Ability to work from plans and specifications; + Ability to follow rough sketches and oral instructions; + Ability to lay out work for self and others; + Good motor, hand and eye coordination; + Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.