Utility Piping Specialist; Zone Tempe campus

Arizona State University – Utility Piping Specialist (Zone

A) – Tempe Campus

Facilities Development and Management seeks a Utility Piping Specialist to assist with steam infrastructure and the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems, including performing complex and precision work related to utility piping systems.

• High School Diploma and three (3) years of 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.

• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems, including 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 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.
• Work 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.

• 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.
• Experience in studying plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirements and sequence of repairs or replacements.
• Knowledge of applying welding standards as defined by current trade practice (e.g., ASME, ASTM).
• Knowledge of the mechanical operation of equipment such as pumps, boilers, cooling towers, and chillers.
• Knowledge of 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.

• Perform work in dirty environments with inadequate lighting, extreme noise, extreme temperatures, confined spaces (e.g., tunnels, manholes, vaults), restricted movement and hazardous materials.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as 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.
• Push and/or pull weight‑loaded maintenance carts.
• Drive university vehicle/cart.
• May be exposed to hazardous and dangerous materials; use of PPE may require medical clearance prior to use.

Hourly rate: $23.73 per hour.
Days and schedule:
Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 3:00pm.
ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.