Lead Maintenance Plumber – Campus Systems & Projects

Seattle University Electrical and Computer Engineering; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement contributions

Tuition benefits for employee and/or/4

Job summary

Seattle University seeks a Lead Maintenance Plumber to oversee plumbing and pipefitting work across Cornish College, South Lake Union, and First Hill campus sites. You will lead day-to-day activities, coordinate projects, and ensure safe, reliable operations for campus systems.

The role requires journey-level expertise, project coordination, and strong leadership, customer service, and communication skills. Occasional overtime may be required to support campus operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Washington State Journeyman Plumber License.
• Valid Washington State Driver License.
• Five years of progressively responsible journey-level plumbing experience, including project coordination or lead work.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Demonstrated leadership, customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to Seattle University’s mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing operations for the Cornish campus and South Lake Union facilities.
• Coordinate multi-campus plumbing projects with Facilities managers, project managers, and contractors.
• Assess work orders, staffing, sequencing, and material requirements; monitor progress in CMMS.
• Promote safety, compliance, and high-quality service in all activities.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Seattle University seeks a Lead Maintenance Plumber to oversee plumbing and pipefitting work across Cornish College, South Lake Union, and First Hill campus sites. You will lead day-to-day activities, coordinate projects, and ensure safe, reliable operations for campus systems.

The role requires journey-level expertise, project coordination, and strong leadership, customer service, and communication skills. Occasional overtime may be required to support campus operations.