Pipefitter
University of Denver

Job Info

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The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University of Denver's physical resources in order to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for campus community through services of the departments of Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility Services, Auxiliaries & Real Estate, and Business & Operations.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical in the Department of Facilities Management, the Pipefitter is a non-exempt (hourly) part-time position that provides support to meet the University's utility systems by maintaining, repairing or replacing existing equipment that has reached the end of life.

This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

• Adheres to all Department and University policies, procedures, directives, rules, and regulations.
• Replaces worn out equipment and piping on the campus
• Repairs utility piping systems
• Creates material lists and assembles equipment for jobs
• Self-managed individual capable of making all decisions to accomplish their tasks
• May be asked to take lead on larger tasks which oversee other personnel.
• Assists in training other Facilities teammates on repair and replacement of equipment and piping
• Fabricate, assemble, and install pipes and fittings according to specifications.
• Construct various pipe joints using threading, welding techniques, soldering, brazing, and pro press.
• Collaborate with supervisor to ensure work consistency with estimates and schedules.
• Build and modify piping systems as needed.
• Collaborate with other tradespeople to ensure a smooth and efficient installation process.
• Comply with all relevant safety and building codes.
• Order and maintain accurate records of materials and labor used.
• Apply mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair complex piping systems.
• Submit daily job progress reports to supervisors as required
• Responsible for ordering stock or fabricated materials as far in advance as possible either personally or through the site foreman to ensure completion of assigned tasks
• Responsible for physical job site organization and housekeeping to ensure a safe professional work area
• Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of DU equipment as well as monitoring the use and timely return of rented equipment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret blueprints/construction diagrams, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from internal clients, managers, or customers.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and calculate basic mathematical formulas, construction cost bids, and other similar types of technical documents or governmental regulations.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, electronic, graphical, or numerical form.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, requires individual thought, and initiative.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in pipe fitting and millwright in the commercial and industrial industries.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license and be insurable under university guidelines.
• Must pass a complete background check to include criminal, motor vehicle report and verification of employment and education.
• Pass a pre-employment physical exam and lift 100 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• 30 years in the pipefitting trade.
• Steam fitting experience.
• Knowledge of rigging and moving large objects.
• Experience in repairing, maintaining and installing chilled water, heating water, steam, condensate, RO, and natural gas.
• Able to braise and solder up to 3-inch copper.
• Understand pipe material galvanic action and how to prevent it.

Work Environment

Works in mechanical rooms and buildings 90% of the time and 10% in an office environment. Unexpected interruptions occur frequently; and the stress level is moderate. The noise level is usually moderate to high.

Physical Abilities

• Moderate to strenuous physical effort is required.
• This position requires extended periods of standing, walking, using hands to handle, hold and control tools and objects, reaching with arms, stooping, kneeling or crawling.
• This job also requires pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying objects of up to 100 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Needs to identify and distinguish color.
• Should be able to wear approved OSHA respirators.

Work Schedule

20 hour work week. Schedule determined by Supervisor

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) December 19, 2024.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Hourly Rate

The hourly rate for this position is $50.00.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers some benefits for non-benefited employees. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

Resume

Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination-Statement.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), pre-employment physical exam, reference checks and verification of employment and education.

Advertised: December 12, 2024
Applications close: December 19, 2024

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