Welder

Tempe Elementary School District No. 3; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 56,449,000 - 65,436,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempe School District No.3 is seeking a Welder to perform skilled welding and metal fabricating for district facilities, working with supervisor and other trades to maintain equipment. Responsibilities include repairs to fences, gates, frames; assemble playground structures; weld vehicles; fabricate parts; read blueprints; estimate labor/materials; operate district vehicle.

Requires HS diploma, two years welding, IVP clearance, and AZ driver’s license; starting date immediately.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of welding experience.
• Ability to obtain a State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Construct or make welding repairs to metal equipment such as fences, handrails, gates, latches, metal door and window frames, locks, and playground equipment.
• Assemble and repair playground structures.
• Weld automobiles, trucks, and trailers.
• Perform miscellaneous welding work as required.
• Fabricate metal parts and equipment such as covers, gages, guards, racks, benches, and boxes to protect valves, controls, and lights from vandalism.
• Use various welding equipment, cutting torch, cutoff saw, drill press, grinders, shaping tools, and a variety of welding equipment and hand tools.
• Work from blueprints, sketches and oral directions.
• Prepare and estimate labor and material requirements and maintain a small inventory of supplies and materials.
• Operate District vehicle to travel to job sites.

Skills

MIG welding

ARC welding

TIG welding

Plasma ARC welding

Safety practices

Verbal & written communication

Blueprints reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years welding experience

Tools

MIG welding equipment

ARC welding equipment

TIG welding equipment

Plasma ARC welding equipment

Grinders

Drill press

Job description

Tempe School District No.3 Brogan - Facilities Mgt for Learners - Tempe, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Welder

Tempe School District No.3 Brogan - Facilities Mgt for Learners - Tempe, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5298212

Application Deadline: Oct 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Welder

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Perform skilled welding and metal fabricating work involving the shaping, fabrication and repair of varioustypes of equipment and systems for various projects. Perform duties in collaboration with supervisor andother trades areas as required in order to maintain District facilities and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of welding experience
• Ability to obtain a State of Arizona Identity Verified (IVP) FingerprintClearance Card
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License with clean driving record

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Construct or make welding repairs to metal equipment such as fences, handrails, gates, latches,metal door and window frames, locks, and playground equipment.
• Assemble and repair playground structures.
• Weld automobiles, trucks, and trailers.
• Perform miscellaneous welding work as required.
• Fabricate metal parts and equipment such as covers, gages, guards, racks, benches, and boxes toprotect valves, controls, and lights from vandalism.
• Use various welding equipment, cutting torch, cutoff saw, drill press, grinders, shaping tools, and avariety of welding equipment and hand tools
• Work from blueprints, sketches and oral directions.
• Prepare and estimate labor and material requirements and maintain a small inventory of suppliesand materials.
• Operate District vehicle to travel to job sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of tools, equipment and procedures used in MIG, ARC, TIG, Plasma ARC and gas
• welding
• Knowledge of properties of various metals
• Knowledge of applicable safety practices and equipment
• Skill in the use of MIG welding, ARC welding, TIG, and Plasma ARC and gas welding equipment and other standard tools and equipment
• Skill in both verbal and written communication
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to the trade

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Dangerous machinery and hazardous chemicals

Exposure to extreme weather conditions

Restricted movement, dirty environment, intense noise

Work hours may include nights and weekends

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Bends, stoops, reaches

Lifts up to 80 pounds of materials

Climbs to various heights and works in confined spaces

Drives District vehicle

CATEGORY:

Classified

WORK YEAR:

12 months

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL:

Facilities Management For Learners

GRADE:

52

REPORTS TO:

Facilities Management Department Manager or Facilities Management Supervisor

EVALUATION:

Classified Personnel Evaluation

SUPERVISES:

N/A

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.70 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Hannah Long , Administrative Assistant
• Brogan - Facilities Mgt for Learners
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]