Position Title: Pipefitter Job Group: Merit Required Minimum Qualifications: • Six years of experience in the trade, which may include an apprenticeship. Preferred Qualifications: State of Iowa Journeyman Plumbing license State of Iowa Journeyman Hydronic license Experience installing and repairing steam equipment and piping Experience with heating and cooling coil repair and installation Commercial plumbing experience Job Description: Are you ready to bring your pipefitting skills to a role that values you? At Facilities Planning & Management, we’re hiring a Pipefitter to join our team! Why This Role? Work-Life Balance – Enjoy holidays off and a consistent, reliable schedule. Day-One Benefits – Generous perks that start the moment you do. Make an Impact – Use your skills to keep our systems running smoothly. What You’ll Do: Install and repair steam, water, and drainage systems, including piping, fixtures, and appliances. Tackle challenges and keep things flowing, all while working with a supportive team. If you’re a skilled Pipefitter looking for a role that combines stability, reward, and purpose, apply today! ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is an organization that is dedicated to the maintenance and enhancement of Iowa State University, one of the nation’s leading educational and agricultural institutes. But more importantly, FP&M is dedicated to their employees and enhancing the lives of each team member through opportunities both professionally and personally. FP&M is one of the largest departments on campus and currently employs over 450 full-time employees and students combined. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities • Applies knowledge and skill at the journey level to install and repair piping, fixtures, appliances, laboratory equipment, and apparatus related to gas, air, steam, water, drainage systems, and heating and cooling systems • Installs, repairs, and maintains centralized water systems (reverse osmosis, deionized water systems, and chilled and heating water systems). • Installs and repairs piping systems (low and medium pressure steam, acid waste, glycol, storm water, vacuum piping, fuel gas, condensate, and fused piping systems). • Installs, repairs, and maintains programmable water heaters, digital mixing valves, air lines/pneumatic control valves, radiators, convectors, autoclaves. • Installs humidification and filtering equipment, heating and cooling coils, traps and, gas unit heaters, radiant heating, fan coil units, , air compressors, air dyers and associated non-automated controls, chiller tube bundles, heat exchangers, and emerging technology on equipment and systems. • Operates/capable of using or performing: Building Automation Systems, sewer snakes/cameras, thermal imaging tools, hydronic flow rate calculations, and threading pipe. • Reads and interprets schematics, diagrams, and specifications. • Performs general sheet metal work as required. • Assists in directing the work of apprentices. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in the pipefitting trade. • Knowledge of welding techniques and equipment. • Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade. • Knowledge of applicable building code requirements. • Ability to plan and perform work involving the installation, modification, and repair of new and existing piping systems. • Awareness of controls and electrical systems. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. Appointment Type: Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period Time Type: Full time Pay Grade: 5161a Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program Original Posting Date: October 1, 2025 Posting Close Date: October 12, 2025 Job Requisition Number: R17878
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a pipefitter in Ames, IA, typically begins with an apprenticeship that blends hands-on experience with classroom learning, enabling individuals to gain practical skills while earning a wage. Apprenticeships in this trade generally span four to five years, involving extensive on-the-job training under seasoned professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 89,141 pipefitters nationwide, with a median annual wage of $61,550. In Ames, IA, the average weekly wage for pipefitters is $661.75, with an annual overtime average of $12,000. Educational pathways through trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild facilitate the discovery of apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with the potential for experienced professionals to earn over $108,000 annually.
