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 region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands‑on learning that leads to in‑demand careers. EWU’s 300‑acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s 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 bachelor’s and master’s 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). Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024
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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 d’Alene 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.

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.

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‑oriented, 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.

The salary for this position is $76,808 (minimum) up to $88,800 (top salary). Where the…