Utility Piping Specialist

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

5d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Facilities Development and Management, Facilities Management, seeks a Utility Piping Specialist to assist in the installation, repair and maintenance of diverse piping systems on a University campus containing commercial, industrial and residential plumbing. This position is located at the Tempe campus however will require working at other ASU locations based on operational need.

Requirements

High School Diploma and three years (3) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment.
Post-offer of employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39 month period from date of hire.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination post offer of employment to include asbestos worker clearance, respiratory clearance questionnaire and respiratory fit test.
This position requires working a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule and may be called in for emergency response including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Facilities Development and Management at ASU employment requires current eligibility to legally work in the United States.
Facilities Development and Management will not be a sponsor for this position.

Nice To Haves

Must have four (4) years of plumbing and/or mechanical-pipefitting systems experience; OR, Completion of a four year federally approved technical training program in plumbing; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Experience in studying plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirements and sequence of repairs or replacement as required.
Knowledge of applying welding standards as defined by current trade practice. Examples include the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) or American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards.
Knowledge of the mechanical operation of equipment such as pumps, boilers, cooling towers and chillers.
Knowledge of the tools, equipment and materials common to the plumbing and welding trades.
Knowledge of applicable codes.
Experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing and utility piping systems.
Experience in the design, fabrication, joining and repair of metals, piping, equipment and structures.
Evidence of effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems, including performing complex and precision work related to utility piping systems.
Locate, repair, and replace malfunctioning parts using hand tools (e.g. screwdrivers, pliers, crescent wrenches, piping wrenches) and power tools (e.g. drills, hand held drain cleaning machines).
Inspect mechanical system components and use soldering, brazing, and, layout, fabrication, joining, and repair of metals, piping, and pressure vessels.
Work with drawings and specifications.
Install and maintain sprinkler systems.
Install and repair water lines and drain lines.
Ability to prioritize urgency of work.
Clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules
22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.
Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Paid time for volunteer and professional development
Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
Disability and leave program for income protection
Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships