Skilled Trades Apprentice - Pipefitter

Role Overview

We are looking for a Pipefitter to join our Site Services department in Rochester, NY

As a Pipefitter you will perform the following duties:
• Pipefitter to provide multi-discipline capability to repair, maintain, install and make improvements on Fire Maintenance, Sprinkler systems and building services (includes process piping, building service piping, pneumatics, and hydraulics)
• Ability to work with variety of materials and piping system components (stainless steel, steel, glass-lined, plastic, copper, fiber cast, etc.)
• Ability to achieve a high level of process expertise to effectively troubleshoot and repair equipment, including root cause analysis.
• Includes maintenance of steam traps, specialized valves, filtration systems, steam ejectors, and other specialized equipment.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and maintenance software tools.
• Flexibility to change based on priorities
• Some experience or expertise in mechanical, HVAC equipment and process controls would be a plus.
• Welding certification a plus.

Requirements:
• Dependable, maintain good attendance
• Maintain a clean work area and operate in a safe manner at all time.
• Must demonstrate effective analytical troubleshooting skills
• Able to read pipe and machine drawings• Understanding of piping codes for hazardous environments (flammable liquids)
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Excellent safety record – places safety and environment as top priority in all work
• Knowledge of Lock Out / Tag Out
• Good communication skills – daily communications with leaders, and operations as needed.
• Team player – willing be flexible, often work in other areas and with other trades as needed to support maintenance team.
• Significant walking, climbing stairs or other means of mobility.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40pounds.
• Ability to work at height off ladders or scaffolding, and in awkward positions
• Indoor and outdoor work assignments
• Wears protective clothing and/or Personal Protective Equipment required by the work environment or governmental regulations.

Qualifications:
• Graduate of apprentice program or equivalent demonstrated skill level
• HS diploma
• Work hours: Monday – Friday, 8-hour days (40 hours/week)
Willing to work some overtime, as needed.