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Arizona State University

Public research university in Tempe, AZ

Utility Piping Specialist

Plumbing & PipefittingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTempe, AZ, USA$23.73 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma and three years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment or field, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Current eligibility to legally work in the United States is required; the employer will not sponsor this position.
  • A valid Arizona Class D driver's license is required upon employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Selected candidates must have an acceptable driving record of five or fewer points in the 39 months before hire.
  • The selected candidate must pass a post-offer physical examination, including asbestos worker clearance, a respiratory clearance questionnaire, and a respiratory fit test.
  • Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume or CV. The resume must include employment dates in month/year format, job titles, duties, and employer names.

Responsibilities

  • Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems, including performing complex and precision work on utility piping systems.
  • Locate, repair, and replace malfunctioning parts using hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, crescent wrenches, and piping wrenches, and power tools such as drills and handheld drain-cleaning machines.
  • Inspect mechanical system components and use soldering and brazing tools for precision 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.
  • Work a rotating on-call/standby schedule and respond to emergencies, including at night, on weekends, and on holidays.
  • Communicate clearly to perform essential job functions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Work in varied indoor and outdoor settings, including dirty, poorly lit, noisy, hot or cold environments, confined spaces, areas with restricted movement, and locations with hazardous materials.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, a face shield, a negative-pressure respirator, gloves, and hearing protection.
  • Climb ladders and use hand and power tools from ladders to repair plumbing and drainage systems.
  • Work from boom or crane trucks to make repairs above six feet.
  • Travel throughout campus to research buildings as needed.
  • Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Drive a university vehicle or cart.
  • Respond to emergency situations and follow safety precautions and required processes when exposed to hazardous materials, tools, and equipment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working in research laboratories, clean rooms, high-bay spaces, administrative areas, or offices.
  • Experience in a higher-education work setting.
  • Experience studying plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirements and the sequence of repairs or replacements.
  • Knowledge of welding standards used in current trade practice, such as American Society of Mechanical Engineers or American Society of Testing and Materials standards.
  • Knowledge of the mechanical operation of pumps, boilers, cooling towers, and chillers.
  • Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials common to the plumbing and welding trades.
  • Knowledge of applicable codes.
  • Experience installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing and utility piping systems.
  • Experience designing, fabricating, joining, and repairing metals, piping, equipment, and structures.
  • Effective communication skills.

About the Company

Arizona State University

Public research university in Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University is a public research university with campuses across metropolitan Phoenix and extensive online programs. Its education and research span a broad range of academic fields.

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