Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter – Fire Sprinkler Fitter

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Deferred compensation

Tuition waiver

Training and development

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman, WA is seeking a Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter – Fire Sprinkler Fitter. The role combines advanced electronics with skilled plumbing and sprinkler work to ensure safety and reliability of building systems.

Responsibilities include maintaining fire and life safety systems, diagnosing alarms, reading blueprints, and performing journeyman tasks. This is a full-time, permanent on-site position with overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a plumber/pipefitter/steamfitter OR full journey status as a plumber/pipefitter/steamfitter in a union OR four (4) years applicable work experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot fire and life safety systems including fire alarms, suppression, and sprinkler systems.
• Diagnose electronic fire alarm issues and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Perform journeyman-level plumbing, pipefitting, welding, and pipe fitting tasks to maintain building infrastructure and equipment.

Skills

Apprenticeship

Driver's license

On-call availability

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

September 27, 2026

Available Title(s)

621F-YY_CS_NPS - Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter

Business Title

Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter – Fire Sprinkler Fitter

Employee Type

Classified

The Opportunity

The Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter – Fire Sprinkler Fitter position combines advanced electronics expertise with journeyman-level plumbing and sprinkler skills to ensure the proper function and safety of building and facility systems.

In this role, you maintain, repair, and troubleshoot a variety of fire and life safety systems, such as fire alarms, suppression systems, and sprinkler systems. In addition, you diagnose electronic fire alarm issues, the role requires interpreting blueprints and schematics, and performing journeyman‑level plumbing, pipefitting, welding, and pipe fitting tasks to maintain building infrastructure and equipment.

Additional Information

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary

$5,506 to $6,384 | Range 51G (Steps G-M) | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a plumber/pipefitter/steamfitter OR full journey status as a plumber/pipefitter/steamfitter in a union OR four (4) years applicable work experience.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
• Ability to respond to the worksite on a 24-hour basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journey-level plumbing or pipefitter certification preferred at time of hire.
• Three (3) years of experience as a fire alarm technician or equivalent.
• Welding experience. Welding certification obtained within six (6) months of hire.
• NICET Certification in Inspection and Testing of Water Based Suppression Systems.
• NICET Level II Certification in Fire Alarm Systems.
• NICET Certification in Special Hazard Suppression Systems.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

About Facilities Services (WSU Pullman)

Facilities Services’ primary mission is the stewardship, maintenance, and operations of the campus buildings, grounds, and utilities on the Pullman campus. We aspire to be the service provider of choice and the employer of choice. We believe in developing solutions of lasting value through robust dialogue and collaboration with our campus partners and industry. Our staff of skilled trades-people, custodians, architects, engineers, interior designers, and support staff strive to demonstrate our commitment to integrity and professionalism.

Working At WSU

As one of the nation’s top public research institutions, Washington State University (WSU) conducts research that improves the lives of people in Washington, the United States, and across the globe. When you make the choice to join WSU, you are joining a community committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others. You will join a team of faculty and staff dedicated to bringing the world the next generation of innovators, leaders, health care providers, and citizens.

The university offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees including health care and dental care options, retirement plans, long-term disability insurance, paid time off, professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. In addition, eligible employees may apply for a tuition waiver for many academic classes offered on campus. For more information about the benefits and programs available to WSU employees, follow Employee Types and Benefits.

Department Name: Facilities Services, Operations

Location: Pullman, WA 99164

Background Check

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type

Full time

Position Term

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [e-mail].

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both.

More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/