Utility Pipe Fitting Welder - Pipe Specialist (Multiple Positions)

University Facility Services is looking to hire a Utility Piping Technician IVs 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.

UFS 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.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

• 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.
• Valid AZ Driver's license with the ability to drive according to
  the University
  Fleet Safety Policy..

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