Washington State University
Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter – Fire Sprinkler Fitter
Pullman, WA · Staff+ · Full-time
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PERM / green-card track50
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About the role
- 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 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application.
- Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.
- Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files.
Requirements
- 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.
- Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
- All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
- Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application.
- Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Nice to have
- 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.
Skills
- Opportunity:
- Additional Information:
- This is a full-time ( 100% FTE), permanent position.
- This position is overtime eligible.
- Monthly Salary:
- In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position.
Compensation
- Monthly Salary: $5,398 to $6,259 | 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 Bargaini
Benefits
- WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave
- medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
- deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts
- and employee tuition waiver.
- For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.
- 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.
- 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.
- Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
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