Lead Maintenance Plumber — Onsite, Journeyman Licensed

Seattle University; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Hybrid/Onsite scheduling

Onsite fitness facility

Job summary

Seattle University seeks a Lead Maintenance Plumber to guide plumbing and pipefitting operations across campus sites, including Cornish College and First Hill projects. This role blends advanced plumbing expertise with project leadership and strong customer service.

You will supervise maintenance staff, coordinate schedules, review contractor work, and ensure compliance with codes and university standards, with occasional overtime and emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Washington State Journeyman Plumber License is required.
• Five years of journey-level plumbing experience with project coordination or lead responsibilities.
• Ability to interpret plans, specs, and technical documents.
• Demonstrated leadership, customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced journey-level plumbing, pipefitting, and mechanical maintenance on campus systems.
• Install, repair, replace, troubleshoot, and maintain plumbing, water, sewer, gas, and related systems.
• Diagnose water pressure, drainage, and system failure issues and implement solutions.
• Lead and coordinate daily work for maintenance staff; monitor staffing and scheduling.
• Coordinate multi-trade projects with Facilities managers, project managers, and contractors.
• Maintain CMMS records, prepare reports, and ensure timely project closeout.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Washington State Journeyman Plumber License

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Seattle University seeks a Lead Maintenance Plumber to guide plumbing and pipefitting operations across campus sites, including Cornish College and First Hill projects. This role blends advanced plumbing expertise with project leadership and strong customer service.

You will supervise maintenance staff, coordinate schedules, review contractor work, and ensure compliance with codes and university standards, with occasional overtime and emergencies.