Utility Piping Specialist- West Valley campus

Job Profile

Skilled Crafts and Trade Assistant 3 Non-Exempt

Skilled Crafts and Trade

Full time

$23.73 USD Hourly

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.

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

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.

• 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.

Monday–Friday, 7:30am- 4:00pm

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

• 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

• chilled water piping systems
• plumbing codes
• computer software, work order tracking system

• 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).

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-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 /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…