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Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Job Summary

The Pipefitter is responsible for installing, assembling, maintaining, and repairing various mechanical piping systems essential to the institute's operations. This includes high- and low-pressure systems for heating, cooling, steam distribution, domestic and process water, and specialized research applications.

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 -
Install, assemble, fabricate, maintain, and repair mechanical piping systems and related equipment across campus facilities.

Job Duty 2 -
Read, interpret, and work from architectural and mechanical drawings, piping schematics, and technical documentation.

Job Duty 3 -
Perform hot work, including welding and oxyacetylene cutting, producing certifiable welds.

Job Duty 4 -
Inspect, test, and maintain piping control systems and associated instrumentation; Conduct pressure testing and inspections to ensure system integrity and compliance.

Job Duty 5 -
Operate and maintain machine tools, maintenance equipment, motor vehicles, hand/power tools, and light/heavy equipment as needed.

Job Duty 6 -
Collaborate with engineering, custodial, and other trades staff to support construction, renovations, and preventative maintenance.

Job Duty 7 -
Ensure compliance with institutional safety protocols, building codes, and environmental regulations.

Job Duty 8 -
Maintain accurate records of work orders, materials, and inspections.

Job Duty 9 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High School Diploma, GED, or Vocational School Diploma. Vocational training or a degree may be preferred or required.

Required Experience
Eight or more years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Certification, License or Permits
Completion of a pipefitting apprenticeship

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Associate's degree in a related field, or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
o Constantly walking, climbing, lifting (minimum 50 lbs), welding, grinding, oxy/acetylene cutting, and
driving
o Occasionally working long hours and staying overnight as required by business needs
o Occasionally working in confined spaces and outdoors in extreme heat and cold

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Job Code: C6

Pay Range Starting At: $65,393.00 - $88,934.00

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening

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