Senior Onsite Maintenance Plumber

Seattle University; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Onsite fitness facility

Job summary

Seattle University seeks a Lead Maintenance Plumber to provide expert plumbing and pipefitting services on campus. You will install, repair, and maintain plumbing fixtures, pumps, valves, and related equipment while interpreting plans and coordinating with facilities teams.

Responsibilities include diagnosing malfunctions, supervising student workers, and advancing energy/water conservation projects with strict safety standards and minimal campus disruption.

Qualifications

• WA State Journeyman’s Plumbers License required.
• Ability to obtain City of Seattle 3rd Grade Steam Engineers License and Backflow Certification.
• Must possess required plumbing and piping licenses listed in job posting.
• Preferred Refrigeration/HVAC licenses per role expectations.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and installation of plumbing and piping systems campus-wide.
• Inspect, diagnose, repair and service plumbing fixtures, pumps, valves, and related equipment.
• Read plans and blueprints; order materials; supervise student workers as needed.
• Ensure safety policies are followed and work with minimal disruption to campus activities.
• Coordinate with Facilities Managers on project estimates and work management.

Education

WA State Journeyman’s Plumbers License

City of Seattle 3rd Grade Steam Engineers License

AS-1 Sprinkler Confidence Testing License

Backflow Certification

City of Seattle Gas Piping License

City of Seattle Refrigeration Journeyman/Operator License

Washington State HVAC/Refrigeration System (6B) License

Job description

Seattle University seeks a Lead Maintenance Plumber to provide expert plumbing and pipefitting services on campus. You will install, repair, and maintain plumbing fixtures, pumps, valves, and related equipment while interpreting plans and coordinating with facilities teams.

Responsibilities include diagnosing malfunctions, supervising student workers, and advancing energy/water conservation projects with strict safety standards and minimal campus disruption.