Utility Pipe Fitting Welder (Multiple Positions)

UFS employs just over 700 employees and services over 13 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 with expert welding, etc 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.
• Troubleshoots Utility Systems for Chilled Water makeup losses, infiltration of hard water into Steam Condensate return systems.
• Supports Contractors, Maintenance Staff and auxiliary Maintenance Staff with utility isolation for various building projects.
• Stages fabricated piping and equipment throughout Utility Tunnel Distribution System to complete repairs. Expedites materials.
• Maintains 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• 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.