Utility Pipe Fitting Welder (Utility Piping Technician IV)

University Facility Services is looking to hire a Utility Piping Technician IV to maintain the chilled water, steam, condensate return, gas, sewers and other piping systems essential to the effective operations of the University.

The position will perform precision welding techniques in the design, layout, fabrication, joining and repairing of metals, piping and pressure vessels.

University Facility Services employs just over 600 employees and services over 11 million square feet of campus-keeping the grounds beautiful, classrooms clean, and all utilities moving through the campus.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Install, repair and maintain chilled water, steam and condensate return, water, gas, sewers and other piping systems as related to the production and distribution of utilities.
• Inspect joints, valves, pumps, boilers, and other utility mechanical system components to locate malfunctions, repair or replace as necessary.
• Design, fabricate, join and/or repair equipment, piping and various types of metals and structures using oxygen-acetylene, electric arc, MIG and TIG welding techniques. 
• Study plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirements and sequence of repairs or replacement as required.
• Troubleshoot Utility Systems for Chilled Water makeup losses, infiltration of hard water into Steam Condensate return systems. 
• Support Contractors, Maintenance Staff and auxiliary Maintenance Staff with utility isolation for various building projects. 
• Stage fabricated piping and equipment throughout Utility Tunnel Distribution System to complete repairs and expedite materials.
• Maintain Tunnel Distribution System Security.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge in welding techniques, tools and equipment.
• Knowledge in tools, equipment, and materials common to the plumbing and welding trades.
• Knowledge in the installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing and utility piping systems. 
• Knowledge in the design, fabrication, joining and repair of metals, piping, equipment, and structures.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required..
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• AWS B2.1 SMAW 6G Pipe Welding Certification.
• Experience in Soldering and Brazing applications.
• Experience in Pipefitting and Rigging applications.
• University setting experience.