Lead Maintenance Plumber

Months Per Year: 12 Work Model: Onsite Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability.

Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University. Seattle University's Core Competencies Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives. Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally. Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.

Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact. Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness. Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Job Description

Summary Reporting directly to the Director of Plant Operations & Maintenance, the Lead Maintenance Plumber serves as the technical lead for plumbing and pipefitting operations supporting Seattle University's Cornish College while providing project and system support for the First Hill campus as needed. This position combines advanced journey-level plumbing expertise with work coordination, project leadership, customer service, contractor oversight, and team leadership responsibilities.

The Lead Maintenance Plumber leads day-to-day work activities for general maintenance personnel at the South Lake Union campus, coordinates plumbing projects across multiple campus locations, and ensures the reliable, safe, efficient, and sustainable operation of campus plumbing, mechanical, water, gas, drainage, and related building systems. Emergency response and occasional overtime may be required to support campus operations. This position is represented by United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United State and Canada, Local 32.

Position Description: Technical Operations and Maintenance (40%) · Perform advanced journey-level plumbing, pipefitting, and mechanical maintenance on campus systems. · Install, repair, replace, troubleshoot, and maintain plumbing, domestic water, sanitary…

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