Full Time Steamfitter Apprenticeship Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $48.08 Hourly
Location : Dane County Regional Airport, 4000 International Lane, Madison, WI
Job Type: Full time (1.0FTE)
Job Number: 2025-00575
Department: Airport
Opening Date: 01/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: TRADES
Description
The Dane County Regional Airport has 2 current vacancies for full time (1.0 FTE) Steamfitters.
Schedules for each vacancy are as follows:
Vacancy #1: Will work 1:30pm to 12:00am, rotating, including every other weekend and holidays.
Vacancy #2: Will work 5:00am to 3:30pm, rotating, including every other weekend and holidays.
Undesirable Hours Premium Pay: Employees assigned to this classification at the Airport also receive undesirable hours pay of $3.00 for any time worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and for any time on Saturday and/or Sunday.
The eligible list created from this posting will be used for future Steamfitter vacancies within the next six (6) months.
Note to applicants - for the 2026 budget year, there is a 1% reduction in wages (already reflected above), an additional 21 holiday hours, and continued earning of longevity and merit steps.
Equity, Definition and Examples of Duties
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION
As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
DEFINITION
Under direction, to be responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of major building heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment; to perform skilled preventive maintenance and repair work on a variety of building maintenance systems; and to do related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Lays out, assembles, installs and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, hot water, heating cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing systems, applying knowledge of system operation, and following blueprints; selects type and size of pipe, and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications; inspects work site to determine presence of obstructions and to ascertain that holes cut for pipe will not cause structural weakness; plans installation or repair to avoid obstructions and to avoid interfering with activities of other workers; cuts, threads and bends pipe; assembles and installs variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron, steel, copper, and plastic; connects pipes, using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools; secures pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers using hand and power tools; installs and maintains hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment, such as pumps and cylinders, using hand tools; installs and maintains heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including boilers, compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping using hand and power tools, follows specifications and blueprints; increases pressure in pipe system and observes connected pressure gauge to test system for leaks; may weld pipe supports to structure steel members; make adjustments to trouble shooting building automation system; operates, maintains, and programs building automation systems.
Education, Experience and Special Requirements
Must have equivalent of high school graduation. Must have completed an apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Workforce Development as a steamfitter or have formal recognition of journeyman status by the appropriate international or local trade union. Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in large commercial building maintenance.
Special Requirements:
Facilities Management Positions: Must possess (or be eligible for) a valid Driver's license. Must successfully pass a Wisconsin Department of Health Services and a Dane County Sheriff's Office background investigation which includes fingerprinting. Normal work schedule may require availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays and availability to respond to afterhours building emergencies.
Dane County Regional Airport Positions (Licenses and Special Requirements): Must possess or be eligible for a valid driver's license. Commercial driver's license, Class "A" with "N" (tanker) endorsement required within six (6) months of appointment. Random drug and alcohol testing required. Candidates who reach the final selection stage will be subject to an FBI criminal history records check, TSA security assessment, employment history verification, and a driving record background check. Requires ability to operate heavy snow removal equipment, including trucks, snowplows, snowblowers, brooms and loaders. Requires ability to communicate by two-way radio. Must be available for snow and ice removal and other emergencies.
Everyone who has a commercial driver's license ("CDL") must be registered in the US Department of Transportation's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. Registration is available at Applicants must pass drug/alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Alliant Energy Center Positions. Normal scheduled hours are from 7 am to 3:30 pm, Monday thru Friday. Position will also require evening, weekend and holiday hours (including overtime) as necessary to support scheduled events, meetings and conferences. Will be on call for emergencies.
Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 - 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:
This position is active for the entire shift (standing, walking, stooping, twisting, lifting, bending, pushing, reaching, climbing, crouching and crawling). Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and heavier loads with assistance. May be required to operate heavy equipment, move furniture and work from safety ladders. Ability to use hand/feet for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulations, pushing and pulling and operating controls and equipment. Ability to see and hear within normal ranges with or without corrective devices.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of boilers, heating equipment and related steam and condensate return lines; knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of complex air conditioning equipment; knowledge of the principles, practices, tools and methods used in plumbing, heating and mechanical work; knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures related to mechanical, plumbing, heating and electrical systems including water treatment and chemical feed systems; knowledge of applicable code requirements; knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions; ability to maintain and repair a variety of mechanical and electrical systems including plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration; ability to diagnose malfunctions and implement necessary repairs; ability to follow oral and written instructions including plans and specifications; ability to work cooperatively with and direct the work of others; ability to perform moderately heavy labor; ability to drive motorized vehicles; ability to use computer with windows application, email, Explorer, etc. (possess basic computer skills), and practical knowledge of building automation systems such as Johnson Controls Metasys.
Become a part of the Dane County Team!
We offer a wide range of benefits including fully paid dental and HMO health insurance premiums for full time employees/pro rated for part time employees. The County will also provide contributions towards POS health insurance premiums and short/long term disability. Additional benefits available include long term care, vision coverage, flex spending account and deferred compensation programs paid in full by the employee and a wellness program. For further details on insurance benefits visit
Bilingual Pay: Employees who work in bilingual designated positions receive an additional $2.00 per hour.
Undesirable Hours Premium Pay: Employees may receive undesirable hours pay of $2.00 for anytime worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m and for anytime on Saturday and/or Sunday. (not applicable with all employee groups).
Paid Parental Leave: Dane County also provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption of a child.
Caregiver Leave: Dane County offers 80 hours of paid leave to care for an ill family member.
Telecommuting: Telecommuting allows employees to work remotely for all or part of their work week. Dane County considers telecommuting to be a viable, flexible option when both the employee and the job are suited to such an arrangement. Dane County will permit telecommuting when it benefits the productivity of the employee and their department and if determined by employee's department that telecommuting is not detrimental to either the County or the employee.
Student Loan Forgiveness: If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
WI Retirement System: Employees hired after 7-1-11 must be expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours annually to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System when hired.
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Have you completed an apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Workforce Development as a steamfitter or have formal recognition of journeyman status by the appropriate international or local trade union?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in large commercial building maintenance? If Yes, please explain.
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Are you interested in Vacancy #1 (will work 1:30pm to 12:00am, rotating, including every other weekend and holidays)?

• Yes
• No

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Are you interested in Vacancy #2 (will work 5:00am to 3:30pm, rotating, including every other weekend and holidays)?

• Yes
• No

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THESE QUESTIONS ARE GRADED.Please prepare a statement in the space provided below describing any relevant training, work and life experiences which have prepared you to perform the duties of Steamfitter. Please include dates and years of experience, your title and company name and any other details that you feel are relevant to the job. Specifically, address your education, training and experience in detail in the following areas:1. Inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing heating and cooling systems in a commercial setting, including, but not limited to: boilers, chillers, cooling towers, chemical water treatment systems, compressors, circulating pumps, air handling units, variable air volume equipment, gas forced air furnaces.2. Utilizing, maintaining and troubleshooting building automation systems. Include type(s) of systems and years of experience.3. Inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing building mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, including, but not limited to: plumbing and fixtures, including sinks, toilets, drains and drain lines; water supply and conditioning equipment; lighting systems, emergency generators, automatic doors, conveyors.4. Training and work experience operating light, medium and heavy motorized equipment.
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