Position Summary
Salary $36.32 - $41.84 per hour upon meeting the requirements. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick, vacation, personal and holiday time; Not eligible to work a remote schedule. Regular in-person attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.
Are you a pipefitter/welder who is tired of traveling job site to job site, not knowing where you’re going next or when you will be home? Join our team where you always commute to the same site, on a regular schedule, and get to go home by dinner most nights. Our team offers paid holidays and vacation among many other benefits, such as retirement matching and healthcare packages. The department provides uniforms, safety boots, access to state-of-the-art technology and tools, views of Spartan Stadium, and a safe, stable working environment where you never have to use outdoor portable restroom facilities again. Michigan State University Infrastructure Planning and Facilities invites applications for the position of Pipefitter/Welder.
The department is responsible for all aspects of maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installation of steam and condensate systems as well as chilled water and hot water heating systems, and we want your help. This position will lay out, fabricate, install, repair, and maintain piping fixtures used in the production and distribution of steam or hot water under low or high pressures; perform preventive maintenance and services, repairs, replaces, and installs a wide variety of mechanical equipment and/or systems; fabricates, assembles, installs, repairs, and tests a variety of piping systems, including high and low pressure steam, condensate, hydronic heating, and chilled water systems; operates pipe cutters, pipe threaders, power saws, drill presses, impact drills, and other tools of the trade; performs welding on high pressure steam and condensate systems, following MSU protocol. Handling of consumables and material as stated in Quality Control Manual; interprets blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and job specifications; completes necessary paperwork to requisition materials and parts. This position will also prepare detailed reports, recommendations, records, and similar information for supervisory and management use; requisition materials and parts; estimate time and materials to be used on the job; stock, maintain, and may operate a University service vehicle. This position may work a swing shift trouble truck and respond to a wide variety of service calls and carry an on-call cell phone on a weekly rotating basis.
Job responsibilities are as follows:
35%: Fabricate, install, repair, and maintain piping fixtures used in steam and heating hot water system for facilities.
35%: Fabricate, install, repair, and maintain piping fixtures used in chilled water systems for facilities.
20%: Process weld on high pressure Steam and Condensate systems, following MSU protocol. Handling of consumables and material as stated in Quality
Control Manual.
10%: Correspondence through email, training, meetings and professional development. Computer use to check email correspondence and look-up parts.
This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship.
Minimum Requirements
• Completion of high school education or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Successful completion of an applicable trade-specific Trades Helper program, or completion of an approved apprenticeship program, or an associate degree, or equivalent education/experience.
• Five years of experience in the trade that includes five years of experience in commercial pipefitting installation, maintenance and trouble-shooting with two years of experience welding on Steam and Condensate piping and demonstrated ability to independently perform the duties and responsibilities of the classification, or equivalent experience.
• Must have possession of Journeyman’s Card or successful completion of a trade competency test.
• Possession of a qualifying coupon weld tested and passed by an Authorized Testing Representative.
• Maintain Continuity with respective process throughout a 6-month period, determined by the Quality Control Manual QCM.
• Expert knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the trade.
• Expert knowledge of applicable building codes, rules, and regulations (local, state, and federal).
• Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.
• Must furnish own hand tools.
• Frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds and occasional lifting of over 75 pounds
• Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator’s license will be required for this position. Must drive University vehicle to perform the duties of this classification and meet the Universities rigorous safe driving standards
• Required to respond to emergency call-ins within 60 minutes of initial contact
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX Welding and Brazing qualification; possession State of Michigan Mechanical License for Boiler Installers/Repairers; State of Michigan Plumbing Journeyman License; experience with steam/condensate, hot water heat, and processed piping systems; ability to troubleshoot; experience in customer contact.
A lifelong learner and problem solver with strong technical skills and communication skills, who focuses on innovative solutions aligned with University goals.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
RESUME
Work Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm and may require after-hours, weekend and holiday work.
Website
www.ipf.msu.edu
Summary of Physical Demands
Lifting materials on job site. Installation of materials on job site. Carrying tools and materials to and from job site.
Summary of Health Risks
Risks that have been identified by Environmental Health and Safety, such as exposure to lead, chemotherapy, PCB's, and asbestos.
Bidding eligibility ends November 25, 2025, 11:55 PM
