Plumber​/Pipefitter​/Steamfitter Fire Sprinkler Fitter

Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter Fire Sprinkler Fitter

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
January 1, 2026. If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

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

Business

Title:

Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter – Fire Sprinkler Fitter

Employee Type:
Classified

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, pipe fitting, 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!

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Facilities Services' primary mission is the stewardship, maintenance, and operations of the campus buildings, grounds, and utilities on the Pullman campus. We aspire to be the service provider of choice and the employer of choice. 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.

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