Utility Piping Specialist; Zone C-Athletics

Position: UTILITY PIPING SPECIALIST (ZONE C-ATHLETICS)
Utility Piping Specialist (Zone C
- Athletics) Arizona State University Campus:
Tempe JR116233 End Date:
February 13, 2026 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 Description:

Facilities Development and Management (Zone C
- Athletics) seeks a Utility Piping Specialist to assist with steam infrastructure, in addition to the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, including performing complex and precision work related to utility piping systems. 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, 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. 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. DAYS AND

SCHEDULE:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00am –4:30 pm. Wage: $23.73 per hour. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona. Desired

Qualifications:

Must have four (4) years of plumbing and/or mechanical-pipe fitting 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. Evidence of effective communication. Working Environment:
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. 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. Department Statement:
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