Job Title: Steamfitter                                  FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Springfield Public Schools   Reports to:  Director of School Buildings

Grade: 25.6 

Position Purposes/ Summary: Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the of the Springfield Schools heating systems and related equipment including pneumatic control systems, digital controls, thermostats and heating transmission lines. Work will be performed with considerable latitude in accordance with generally recognized trade practices under the supervision of the department of facilities management leadership team. Work will be reviewed by general inspection and no supervision is exercised over staff.   

Essential Functions:

• Repairs and maintains pneumatic thermostat and building controls
• Removes, repairs, and reinstalls pumps
• Stops and repairs leaks in heating lines as they occur
• Maintains existing steam lines and associated components
• Completes reactive and preventative maintenance and associated documentation
• Assists in emergency’s as needed- on-call
• Works according to schedules prepared by supervisor
• Ensures that work areas remain clean, neat, orderly and safe
• Participates in regular training activities
• Performs all related work as required to the best of one’s abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of standard industry practices, materials, tools, equipment and techniques associated with the HVAC trade.
• The organizational skills to evaluate a situation, determine method for repair, determine necessary materials list, request pricing from specified vendors, organize pricing into the required format, and plan the flow of a repair up and through completion.
• Ability to keep records of activities performed.
• Ability to read, understand and evaluate mechanical drawings.
• Strong knowledge and respect for the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to locate, diagnose and correct defects and malfunctions on a variety of heating system equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, school department staff, and building custodians
• Willingness to participate in a team environment and work alongside other trades to accomplish the department’s objectives for the maintenance of Springfield Public Schools and Municipal Buildings.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Technical Courses relevant to the field of HVAC
• Minimum of seven years’ experience as a skilled heating system technician or HVAC technician.

Special Qualifications:

• HVAC or equivalent technical license required
• MA State Driver’s license

Technology, Equipment, Systems and Tools:

• This position requires basic computer skills, strong knowledge of all heating system related equipment, tools and materials.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a field environment where conditions may vary.
• This position may be required to work in wet, cold or in otherwise unconditioned spaces.
• Regular attendance is required.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear; stoop and bend over; and reaches with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.

Position Content:

This job description is not intended to be and should not be considered an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills and working conditions associated with this position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements; these requirements may change over time. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.  

Reach out to Carmen Molina-Figueroa, the Human Resources Analyst, at 413-787-7100 ext. 55394, the email address is molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com. She will be happy to answer any questions that you have.  

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability or military service or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission to, access or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie O’Sullivan, Senior Administrator of Human Resources, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55428, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com.

Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com