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Position Number: 5122474
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter

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. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons 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 bachelors and masters 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 22-23 College of Distinction (CoD). Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place-the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:
Eastern Washington University is seeking a skilled Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter.
This position is open due to a promotion within our department.

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 drains to determine need for maintenance, cleaning and/or repair.
In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.

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.
Ability to work from blueprints, plans and sketches; estimate materials and time needed to complete jobs; use hand and power tools.
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Drivers License
Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal accessibility, of our students, staff, faculty and the public.

Preferred Qualifications:

Water Distribution Manager Certificate of Competency and/or Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate of Competency issued by the Department of Health
Back flow assembly tester
Cross connection control specialist

Other Skills and Abilities:

Understanding of safe work practices including reporting mechanical and/or safety issues
Demonstrated attention to detail, professionalism, dependability and timeliness
Excellent customer service skills, professional and courteous demeanor

Job Duties:
% of Time: 80
Responsibility / Duty:

Perform journey level plumbing, pipefitting and steamfitting installation, service and maintenance without direct supervision.
Follow all codes and regulations for installation and maintenance of equipment. Follow all safety procedures of department and trade. Report any discrepancies in code and safety procedures to supervision.
Provide assistance to other shops at EWU as requested. Provide assistance to contractors and vendors when requested.
Assist in the preparation of plumbing shop projects. When requested, contact vendors to gather information to materials and equipment. Generate requests for materials and equipment needed to complete projects.
Complete all shop and departmental paperwork as required to include, but not limited to, service order cards, time sheets, work orders, request for leave, incident and hazard report forms and other departmental forms.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 20
Responsibility / Duty:

Follow all university and departmental procedures as directed. Follow chain of command during requests for information or conflict resolution.
Pick up work orders, respond to radio dispatches from the work order center and others. Report emergency situations to work order center and supervision.
Represent the plumbing shop, the department and the university in a professional manner, Respond to and participate in emergency overtime.
Attend training and keep a current asbestos worker certification. Attend any other required training.
Pick up materials from vendors as requested.
Provide input to shop performance and efficiency.
Perform related duties as required.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

Conditions of Employment:

Successful candidate must be able to pass a pre-placement physical.
During the course of university employment this position will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
All new employees will comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Upon hire employees will complete required DEI, Hazing, and Harassment and Title IX training. The online training is located at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on our Human Resources site at: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/.
This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Salary Information: $60,792 - $70,476 Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

Posting Date: 03/20/2024
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date: 4/3/2024
Screening to Begin: 04/04/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/12006

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.