Utility Piping Specialist- West Valley campus

Serves as a lead trades worker in an area of specialty to ensure proper installation, modification, and repair of related systems.

About the role

Facilities Management, West Valley campus, seeks a Utility Piping Specialist to install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems, including performing complex and precision work related to utility piping systems. This position is located at the West Valley campus but will require working at other ASU campus locations based on program need.

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 repair water lines and drain lines.
• Prioritize urgency of work.
• Clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

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.
• Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment respiratory clearance questionnaire and respirator fit test as a condition of employment.
• A baseline audiogram will also be completed within the first month of employment.
• This position requires working a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule and may be called in for emergency response including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in:
  • Installing, repairing, and/or maintaining plumbing and domestic water, vent, & utility piping systems
  • Inspecting utility mechanical system components
  • Backflow testing/repair
  • Drain waste systems
  • Using blueprints
  • Customer service
• Knowledge of:
  • Chilled water piping systems
  • Plumbing codes
  • Computer software, work order tracking system
• Evidence of effective communication skills

Working Environment

• Perform work in dirty environments with inadequate lighting, extreme noise, extreme temperatures, confined spaces (e.g. tunnels, man holes, vaults), restricted movement and hazardous materials.
• Climb ladders and work off ladders using hand and power tools to repair plumbing and drainage systems.
• Work off boom or grove truck to make repairs above six feet.
• Lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
• Travel throughout campus.
• Safely operate university vehicle.
• May be exposed to hazardous and dangerous materials, tools, and equipment which will require safety precautions and/or specific process to be followed, and may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) (e.g. safety glasses, hearing protection, negative pressure and positive pressure respirator).

Benefits

• 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. More information.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child.
• Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. More information.
• 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.

Pay

$23.73 USD Hourly

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm