Onsite Lead Campus Plumber & Maintenance Projects

Seattle-University; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after onboarding

On-site fitness facilities

Job summary

Seattle University is seeking a Lead Maintenance Plumber to serve as the technical lead for plumbing and pipefitting across campus locations and support First Hill operations as needed. You will supervise maintenance staff, coordinate projects, and ensure safe, efficient building systems.

The role requires journey-level expertise, strong supervision, and a focus on reliability, safety, and customer service in a university setting, with potential hybrid work after onboarding.

Qualifications

• Five years of journey-level plumbing experience with 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

• Perform advanced journey-level plumbing, pipefitting, and mechanical maintenance on campus systems.
• Coordinate, prioritize, assign, and monitor daily work for maintenance staff.
• Provide project recommendations, budget input, and technical guidance to Facilities leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Washington State Journeyman Plumber License

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Seattle University is seeking a Lead Maintenance Plumber to serve as the technical lead for plumbing and pipefitting across campus locations and support First Hill operations as needed. You will supervise maintenance staff, coordinate projects, and ensure safe, efficient building systems.

The role requires journey-level expertise, strong supervision, and a focus on reliability, safety, and customer service in a university setting, with potential hybrid work after onboarding.