{"id":4766,"date":"2024-02-28T11:37:51","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T19:37:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/?page_id=4766"},"modified":"2026-01-09T05:44:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T13:44:03","slug":"plumber-pipe-steamfitter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/v1cypwr8vx2.c.updraftclone.com\/comp\/classified-staff\/plumber-pipe-steamfitter\/","title":{"rendered":"Plumber\/Pipe\/Steamfitter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>18858 (NE S WFSE Trades)<br \/>\n22850 (NE H NI WFSE Trades)<\/p>\n<p><strong>DEFINITION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Perform skilled plumbing, pipefitting and steamfitting work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Positions allocated to this class are distinguished by the requirement for performing work in the fields of plumbing, steamfitting, and pipefitting to alter, repair and maintain buildings, facilities, and equipment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Inspect, diagnose malfunctions; repair, maintain, and test plumbing, heating, cooling, and other process piping systems; clear plugged waste lines;<\/p>\n<p>Remove and replace or install all types of plumbing fixtures such as water closets, sinks, drinking fountains, showers, kitchen, laboratory, and other equipment;<\/p>\n<p>Maintain and repair piping, tanks and pressure vessels for fuels, steam, water, air, gas, and draining systems; install service, repair and adjust pumps, ejectors, valves, dishwashers, stills, heat exchangers, and coils;<\/p>\n<p>Construct various types of pipe joints for high or low pressure systems, including threading, brazing, soldering, welding, or lead wiping of joints;<\/p>\n<p>Cut, fit, fabricate, and assemble a wide variety of articles, materials, and devices including steel, copper, brass, glass, plastic, cast iron, corrosion-resistant pipe, tile, concrete, and transite;<\/p>\n<p>Read and interpret plans, blueprints, and sketches; construct, lay out or plan piping assemblies with respect to walls, structures, and other obstructions, allowing for expansion and contraction and alignment in accordance with pipefitting practice;<\/p>\n<p>Install fittings, hangers, anchors, guides;<\/p>\n<p>Order materials and supplies as required;<\/p>\n<p>May perform work in other trades;<\/p>\n<p>May insulate pipes and equipment; may be required to operate boilers;<\/p>\n<p>Drive motor vehicle as required; lead apprentices or helpers as assigned;<\/p>\n<p>Perform related duties as required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a plumber\/pipefitter\/steamfitter, OR full journey status as a plumber\/pipefitter\/steamfitter in a union, OR four years&#8217; applicable work experience. Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator&#8217;s license may be required.<\/p>\n<p>Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLASSIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>01\/03\/1973: New Class<br \/>\n06\/01\/2005: CSR Class Conversion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP 18858 (NE S WFSE Trades) 22850 (NE H NI WFSE Trades) DEFINITION Perform skilled plumbing, pipefitting and steamfitting work. 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