Utility Piping Specialist (KE)

Utility Piping Specialist (KE)

Arizona State University
Campus: Tempe
JR124320

End Date: September 14, 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 Profile Summary:

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

Job Description:

Facilities Development and Management, Facilities Management, Knowledge Enterprise (KE) 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.

This position is located at the Tempe campus but will require working at other ASU campus locations based on program need.

This position will remain open until filled.

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.
• Use ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
• Use electronic work order systems to coordinate assigned tasks (TMS)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm

SALARY RANGE: $23.73 per hour. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Desired Qualifications:
• Must have three years of plumbing and/or mechanical-pipefitting 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.
• 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.
• Using electronic work order systems (TMS) to track and manage maintenance tasks

Knowledge of:

• The mechanical operation of equipment such as pumps, boilers, cooling towers and chillers.
• The tools, equipment and materials common to the plumbing and welding trades.
• Applicable codes.
• The installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing and utility piping systems.
• 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.
• Wear personal protective equipment (e.g. safety glasses, face shield, negative pressure respirator, gloves, and hearing protection). Use of PPE may require medical clearance prior to use.
• 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 50 lbs.
• Drive University vehicle/cart.

Department Statement:
What’s in it for you?
Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as a culture and work/life balance? ASU offers the following:

• Flexible work schedules
• 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 https://cfo.asu.edu/reduced-tuition
• 12 weeks of paid parental