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Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter Lead
Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter Lead
About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the regions polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelors and masters degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a 24-25 College of Distinction (CoD).
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a 24-25 College of Distinction (CoD).
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur dAlene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.
Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.
At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.
From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.
At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur dAlene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.
Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.
At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.
From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the following position: Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter Lead.
With buildings covering over 300 acres within the EWU campus this position is vital in providing community orientated, inclusive and well maintained buildings. The primary responsibility of this position is the day to day coordination and scheduling of the plumbing shop maintenance and installation projects.
With buildings covering over 300 acres within the EWU campus this position is vital in providing community orientated, inclusive and well maintained buildings. The primary responsibility of this position is the day to day coordination and scheduling of the plumbing shop maintenance and installation projects.
- Assist in the preparation of estimates and pricing for materials and equipment required for daily work. Contact vendors when needed for cost and delivery schedules. Generate requests for materials and equipment needed to complete maintenance and renovation work.
- Coordinate needed assistance with other shops on service and renovation projects. Work with supervisor and other personnel to facilitate completion of projects.
- Perform journey level plumbing, pipe fitting and steamfitting installation and maintenance as directed.
- This position installs, maintains and repairs water mains, storm sewers, septic tanks, sewage mains and laterals, valves, drains, basins, tubs, faucets, lavatories, sinks, gates, hydrants, water coolers, and dishwashers and associated equipment.
- This position is also responsible for repairing fixtures, performing valve maintenance, cutting and threading pipe, testing back flow assemblies.
- In addition this position is responsible for maintaining water mains, fixtures, sewer lines, valves and septic tanks to determine need for maintenance, cleaning and/or repair.
EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.
The salary for this position is $76,808 (minimum) up to $88,800 top salary being offered. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.
In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.
Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.
Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Possession of a valid drivers license is required
- Journey-level standing as a plumber or steamfitter as attested by:
- a) Completion of recognized apprenticeship in plumbing or steam fitting OR
- b) Full journey-level status in Plumbers and Pipefitters Union or equivalent experience and/or training.
- Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials tools, and equipment of plumbing and/or steam fitting trades; kinds, uses, and qualities of fixtures; safety precautions. Operation and maintenance of steam power plant machinery; fluid and gas systems; boiler laws; safety precautions
- Ability to work from blueprints, plans, and sketches; estimate materials and time needed to complete jobs; use hand and power tools
- Obtain and keep current an Asbestos Workers Certification
- Keep current all certifications required for the position
- Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Washington State Plumbing License
- Water distribution manager certificate of competency and/or Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate of Competency issued by the Department of Health,
- Back flow assembly tester certification
- Extensive knowledge of water systems.
- Certified or experienced Cross-Connection Control Specialist and Water Distribution Manager.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Understanding of safe work practices
- Proficient with drain cleaning equipment, jetter, hydro excavation, and Vactron equipment.
- Knowledge of and ability to perform and manage effectively in a customer service-based maintenance operation
- Strong communication and attendance record.
Job Duties:
- Distribution of work orders, shop mail, and work assignments for the Plumbing Shop personnel. Check to see that work orders and service orders are completed. Appropriately document the work that has been completed.
- The EWUs CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) work order system is the accountability tool used within Facilities and Planning. All staff will use our CMMS software as intended to track, request and manage shop operations and individual daily assigned work.
- Direct and schedule daily maintenance and renovation projects with supervision, appropriate shops and the campus community. Submit information as requested for these projects.
- Represent the shop, department and university in a professional manner during all interactions with the campus community (students, staff and other trades). Assist in resolution of shop related problems and issues.
- Assist in the monitoring the adherence to university policy by others in the shop and department. Gather necessary information given by staff to present to supervision for discussion. Coordinate safety training within the shop.
- Submit information on required or elective training for consideration. Keep supervision informed on safety issues and potential maintenance issues that are cost impacts on the university. Assist supervision with information for shop employee performance evaluations and other conduct and behavior issues.
- Perform journey level plumbing, pipefitting, steamfitting and maintenance as directed. Make efforts to schedule necessary preventative maintenance on critical equipment or systems.
- Assist in the preparation of estimates and pricing for materials and equipment required for daily work. Contact vendors when needed for cost and delivery schedules. Generate requests for materials and equipment needed to complete maintenance and renovation work.
- Troubleshoot steam stations, steam traps, and motive pumps to ensure steam remains in the system.
- Perform planned maintenance on specialty systems, including: Water softeners, Pot feeder socks, Water coolers, and bottle fillers
- Monitor and adjust chlorine levels and maintain chlorine injection or treatment systems.
- Perform fire hydrant maintenance, water valve cycling, and system flushing.
- Operate and maintain seasonal water features, including cleaning strainers, scuppers, and maintaining proper chlorine levels.
- Ensure building drains (sewer and storm) remain clear and operational.
- Coordinate needed assistance with other shops on service and renovation projects. Work with supervision and other personnel to facilitate completion of projects.
- Maintain approximately 3.5 miles of steam lines in tunnels, with drip legs every 100 feet on the 100 lb. steam lines and expansion joints.
- Collect WQMS-required samples monthly and annually; submit required reports to DHO and EPA. Conduct quarterly sewer sampling for DOE and provide flow reports to C&P.
- Repair fixtures, perform valve maintenance, cut and threading pipe, test back flow assemblies.
- Assist in organization and storage of materials, documentation, shop layout and other information.
- Pick up materials from vendors when appropriate.
- Present input on operational issues that may enhance the performance of the shop and department.
- Perform related duties as directed.
Conditions of Employment:
- This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.
- All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
- This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement:
- After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. The Office of Employee Belonging, Development, and Leadership will reach out to you concerning Workplace Belonging training.
- This position requires a pre-placement physical and hearing test.
- Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.
$76,608 - $88,800
Posting Date: 01/15/2026
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date: 2/7/2026
Screening to Begin: 1/26/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.
To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/14345
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