"Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter Fire Sprinkler Fitter"

Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter Fire Sprinkler Fitter

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: January 1, 2026

Available Title(s): 621F-YY_CS_NPS - Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter

Business Title: Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter - Fire Sprinkler Fitter

Employee Type: Classified

The Opportunity:

As a Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter - Fire Sprinkler Fitter with advanced plumbing and electronics knowledge, you'll play a critical role in keeping our buildings and facilities safe and fully operational.

In this position, you will:

• Use your journeyman-level plumbing, pipefitting, and welding skills to maintain and repair building infrastructure.
• Take ownership of fire and life safety systems-you'll inspect, troubleshoot, and repair fire alarms, suppression systems, and sprinkler systems to ensure everything works flawlessly.
• Apply your electronics expertise to diagnose and resolve fire alarm issues quickly and accurately.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics with confidence, ensuring every system meets safety and performance standards.
• Work independently and as part of a team to keep our facilities running smoothly and safely.

If you're someone who thrives on solving problems, takes pride in precision work, and wants to make a real impact on safety and reliability, this is your opportunity to shine!

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

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 Bargaining Agreement.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a plumber/pipefitter/steamfitter OR full journey status as a plumber/pipefitter/steamfitter in a union OR four years applicable work experience.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Area/College: Facilities Service
Department Name: Facilities Services, Operations
Location: Pullman, WA 99164

Application Instructions:

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.

1. Resume

External candidates, upload all documents in the 'Application Document' section of your application.
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. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.