Utility Piping Specialist- West Valley campus

About this role

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.

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 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.

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, 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. 

DAYS AND SCHEDULE:  Monday–Friday, 7:30am- 4:00pm

Wage:   $23.73 per hour.  ASU offers a comprehensive compensation package with the State of Arizona.

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).

What’s in it for you?

Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as an inclusive culture and work/life balance? 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. For more information visit  https://cfo.asu.edu/reduced-tuition • 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 available at  https://cfo.asu.edu/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 at the West Valley campus but will require working at other ASU campus locations based on program need.  

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.

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

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