Utility Piping Specialist (Zone B)

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.
• Job Profile Summary:
• Serves as a lead trades worker in an area of specialty to ensure proper installation, modification, and repair of related systems.
• Job Description:
• Facilities Development and Management (Zone B) seeks a Utility Piping Specialist to assist with steam infrastructure, in addition to the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, including performing complex and precision work related to utility piping systems.
• This position is based on the Tempe campus, however may require working at other ASU campus locations based om program need.
• Essential Duties:
• 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, and piping wrenches) and power tools (e.g. drills, hand held drain cleaning machines).
• Inspect mechanical system components and use soldering and brazing tools to perform precision techniques in the design, 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.
• Use work order systems (TMA) in response to maintenance requests.
• Prioritize work based on critical needs assessment.
• Assist other trades as needed.
• This position requires working a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule and may be called in for emergency response including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Use ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm
• Salary Range: $23.73 per hour. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.
• 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.
• Experience in the use of work order systems (TMA, etc.).
• Evidence of effective communication.
• Working Environment:
• Perform work in dirty environments with inadequate lighting, extreme noise, extreme temperatures, confined spaces (e.g. tunnels, man holes, and vaults), restricted movement and hazardous materials.
• Wear personal protective equipment (e.g. safety glasses, face shield, negative pressure respirator, gloves, and hearing protection).
• Climb ladders and work off ladders using hand and power tools to repair plumbing and drainage systems.
• Work off boom or crane trucks to make repairs above six feet.
• Travel throughout campus to various research buildings as needed.
• Lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to push and/or pull weight loaded maintenance cart.
• Drive University vehicle/cart.
• Use of PPE may require medical clearance prior to use.
• Department Statement:
• What's in it for you?
• Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as a work/life balance? ASU offers the following:
• 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, availab

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Job Profile: Skilled Crafts and Trade Assistant 3 Non-Exempt Job Family: Skilled Crafts and Trade Time Type: Full time Max Pay - Depends on experience: $23.73 USD Hourly Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

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