Utility Piping Specialist (ISTB12)

Job title: Utility Piping Specialist (ISTB12)

Job Profile: Skilled Crafts and Trade Assistant 3 Non-Exempt

Job Family: Skilled Crafts and Trade

Time Type: Full time

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications: 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 (Research- ISTB12) seeks a Utility Piping Specialist to be a part of a facilities maintenance team, with primary duties within newly constructed research buildings.

This position is located on the Polytechnic campus however may require working at other ASU campus locations based on program need.

This position will remain open until filled.

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, handheld 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.
• 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.
• Clearly communicate to perform essential functions of the job.

Salary Range: $23.73 per hour, commensurate with experience and education. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Days and Schedule: 6:30am- 3:00pm

Desired Qualifications:

• Evidence of working within research laboratories, clean rooms, high bay, administrative and office spaces.
• Experience within a higher education work setting
• 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.

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in a variety of internal and external settings.
• 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 50 pounds.
• Drive University vehicle/cart.
• May be exposed to hazardous and dangerous materials, tools, and equipment which will require safety precautions and/or specific process to be followed.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

Department Statement:

What’s in it for you?

ASU offers unmatched benefits and opportunities for career growth. ASU offers the following:

• 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

ASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. FDM’s vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the university’s mission by creating and caring for the ASU campus and environment. We provide quality customer service, effectively steward our resources, and meet the needs of the university through creative and collaborative efforts.

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.

This position is located on the ASU Polytechnic Campus in Mesa, AZ but will require working at other ASU campus locations based on program need.

This position requires that you 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.

Driving Requirement: This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Location

Campus: Tempe

Funding: No Federal Funding

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