State of Maryland

A Steam Fitter is the full performance level of work assembling, installing, repairing and maintaining high pressure and low pressure steam and hot water systems.  Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions.

Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a Maintenance Supervisor or other higher-level position.  Employees may be subject to call-in on a 24 hour basis.  The work may be performed in extremes of heat and cold, and employees may be exposed to noisy, dirty and uncomfortable conditions.  The work may require the use of protective equipment, such as masks and respirators, when working around asbestos and goggles, gloves and helmets when welding.  The work may be performed in confined spaces at different heights and involve moving objects in excess of 50 pounds.

Positions in this classification are evaluated by using the classification job evaluation methodology.  The use of this method involves comparing the assigned duties and responsibilities of a position to the job criteria found in the Nature of Work and Examples of Work sections of the class specification. 

Assembles, installs, repairs and maintains heat radiation units, gas and oil-fired boilers, piping, valves, steam traps, temperature regulators, convectors, converters, motors, compressors, strainers, pressure reducers, coils, pumps and related components;

Examines plans, blueprints, drawings, schematics and specifications to determine locations of steam and electric lines and pipes; Initiates and performs preventive maintenance on steam and hot water systems, such as lubricating parts, cleaning and changing filters, belts, pulleys, motors and bearings;

Cuts, bends, threads, welds, solders and brazes pipes;

Tests pipes for leaks; Installs fittings, gaskets and packing to make valves and pipes water tight;

Calibrates, repairs and replaces pneumatic and electric control devices for energy management of heating and air conditioning equipment;

Makes repairs to steam and hot water systems by removing asbestos and reinstalling fiberglass insulation;

Replaces and drains steam and water lines;

Performs other related duties.

Class Descriptions are broad descriptions covering groups of positions used by various State departments and agencies.  Position descriptions maintained by the using department or agency specifically address the essential job functions of each position.

Class Descriptions provide information about the Nature of Work, Examples of Work, General Requirements and Acknowledgements.  The Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; Minimum Education and Experience Requirements; Special Requirements; and recruitment and testing procedures are set by the using agency.

This is a Skilled Service classification in the State Personnel Management System.  All positions in this classification are Skilled Service positions.  Some positions in Skilled Service classifications may be designated Special Appointment in accordance with the State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section 6-405, Annotated Code of Maryland.

This classification is not assigned to a bargaining unit, as indicated by the designation of S (Supervisor), M (Manager), T (Agency Head), U (Board or Commission Member), W (Student), X (Used by Agency or Excluded by Executive Order), or Z (Confidential).  As provided by State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section 3-102, special appointment, temporary, contractual, supervisory, managerial and confidential employees are excluded collective bargaining.  Additionally, certain executive branch agencies are exempt from collective bargaining and all positions in those agencies are excluded from collective bargaining.

Employees in this classification are eligible to receive overtime compensation.  An employee who works more than the normal workweek is entitled to be compensated for that overtime, as provided by the State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section 8-305.