Under general supervision, work with Facilities Management employees to perform cutting and welding on steam and return lines, rails, bollards, and poles; perform steam trap maintenance; measure, cut, thread and install pipe; and assist outside contractors and/or utility providers with shutdown and repair work.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Utilize the university’s computerized maintenance management system. Perform seasonal inspections; remove snow and ice from walks, steps, driveways, etc. and apply salt if necessary in assigned areas. Drive all vehicles assigned to Motor Pool and Grounds Department. Perform other related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Welder or equivalent experience outside of the University. Must hold ASME boiler and pressure vessel pipe certification in the G6 position.
Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Willingness to adjust work schedule when necessary and as determined by the supervisor, including work shift changes
Willingness to work overtime and holidays
Basic computer skills and willingness to learn
Ability to work well with others; integrity and dependability
Willingness and ability to follow instructions
Good physical condition to perform the daily work assignments that are inherent in this job description.
Further examples are: ability to lift and manipulate objects weighing up to 70 pounds regularly and the ability to perform work from ladders, scaffolding and elevated surfaces.
Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and its Spiritan heritage by visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement. Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.