Utility Piping Specialist (Zone B)

About the role

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

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, 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.
• Aid 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in the use of work order systems (TMA, etc.).
• Evidence of effective communication.

Skills

• Ability to 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.
• 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).
• Use of PPE may require medical clearance prior to use.

Benefits

ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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.

Pay

$23.73 USD per hour.

Schedule

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday 6:30am – 3:00pm