Seattle Pacific University

Seattle Pacific University

Maintenance Technician II - Plumber

Main Campus, USA · Mid · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$29k-$33kDetected 98 days ago
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About the role

  • Our team takes pride in providing responsive service, quality workmanship, and strong collaboration across campus.
  • This is a full-time, in-person position based on SPU's campus.
  • The role includes preventive maintenance, repairs, and responsive service across a variety of campus buildings.

Responsibilities

  • General Maintenance & Campus Support
  • Perform preventive maintenance and repairs in academic, residential, and administrative buildings
  • Support seasonal and campus-wide activities, including emergency response and snow removal
  • Work collaboratively with other facilities staff to support safe and reliable building operations
  • Install, maintain, repair, and replace plumbing fixtures and systems (faucets, toilets, drinking fountains, water heaters, valves, piping, etc.)
  • Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on sewer, drain, and stormwater systems
  • Maintain and service campus irrigation systems, including startup and winterization
  • Safely use and maintain tools and equipment related to plumbing and general maintenance
  • Participate in cross-training to support basic work in other trades (carpentry, electrical, doors/hardware, etc.)
  • Support a variety of maintenance needs during on-call periods, with team support

Requirements

  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record and ability to operate a service vehicle
  • Ability to communicate effectively and provide responsive service
  • Ability to work in confined spaces, on rooftops, and in changing weather conditions

Nice to have

  • Training or coursework in plumbing, facilities maintenance, or a related trade
  • Experience with building systems and applicable codes (plumbing, electrical, fire, etc.)
  • Experience operating equipment such as drain cleaning tools (jetter, large drain snake, etc.)
  • Washington State Journeyman Plumber's License (or working toward licensure)
  • Ability to obtain required certifications such as Asbestos Worker Certification (16-hour) and Lead Renovator Training (8-hour)
  • Compensation & Position Details
  • Status: Full-time

Compensation

  • $29.32 - $33.15 per hour
  • Participate in a shared, rotating on-call schedule (approximately 7 weeks per year)

Company info

  • Seattle Pacific University is a Christian university fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community.
  • What We Need
  • While plumbing is the primary focus, this position also supports general building maintenance and cross-trained work across multiple trades.
  • We're looking for someone who is dependable, takes pride in their work, and enjoys being part of a team that keeps campus running smoothly.

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