Licensed PL01 Commercial/Industrial Working Plumber

Central Washington University•Ellensburg, WA

64d•$76,968 - $89,316•Onsite

About The Position

Central Washington University is recruiting a Licensed PL01 Commercial/Industrial Working Plumber (Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter) to join our Mechanical Shop team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $76,968 - $89,316 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for seven out of eight years, CWU was a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. RentCafe has also named CWU #13 of the Top 20 Best College Towns in the U.S. in 2025. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave and Total Rewards Calculator. The Role: The Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter works in the fields of plumbing, steam fitting, pipefitting, and the mechanical trades. This position is involved with the installation, repair and maintenance of all plumbing, piping and mechanical equipment on the campus and is responsible for preventive maintenance on heating, ventilating and mechanical equipment. This position will maintain and repair underground utilities including steam, chilled water, domestic water, sewer, and storm drain systems. Work is performed professionally and efficiently, incorporating both personal integrity and mutual respect. All employees are expected to uphold and contribute to CWU's vision, mission, and values, fostering a culture of student success and institutional excellence. Facilities and Skilled Trades employees directly affect the vision, mission, and values of Central Washington University by contributing to a sustainable campus environment and by supporting and creating spaces where students, faculty, and staff feel welcome, safe, and comfortable.

Requirements

Current Washington State PL01 License/Certificate
Valid Washington State driver's license
Must be able to communicate in a professional and courteous manner with supervisors, co-workers, and clients
Must be able to acquire a Washington State Backflow Assembly Tester License within 12 months of employment and maintain throughout employment
Must be able to communicate utilizing two-way radio system
Experience using Word, Excel, e-mail, and/or similar software applications to produce written correspondence, documentation, create simple reports, receive, and respond to e-mail inquiries, report time, etc.
Demonstrated ability and/or experience working collaboratively with students and/or colleagues to foster a supportive and effective learning and work environment
OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position

Nice To Haves

Working experience in heating, ventilating systems
Two or more years' experience with water based Wet & Dry fire system testing and maintenance
Washington State Backflow Assembly Tester License
Mechanical equipment maintenance experience (millwright)
Ability to incorporate a variety of perspectives and relevant societal issues into everyday conversations
Life experiences that demonstrate an ability to contribute to CWU's vision, mission, and value

Responsibilities

Involved with the installation, repair and maintenance of all plumbing, piping, and mechanical equipment on campus.
Responsible for preventive maintenance on heating, ventilating and mechanical equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance along with operational trouble shooting and repair of steam and hot water boilers. Install and repair heating boilers in buildings, re-pipe complex systems: i.e., boiler chemical feed lines, steam and condensate lines, domestic and heating water lines. Install backflow prevention assemblies and systems, heat exchangers, air compressors, steam, hydraulic or air pressure regulators, steam valves, steam traps, large coils in air ducts. Install or repair rotating equipment: i.e., fans, pumps and gear or belt driven assemblies.
Install remodel and repair sinks, disposals, showers, toilets, urinals, tubs, including waste and vent drainage systems, supply systems including lay-out, measuring, cutting, and installing plumbing. Drain cleaning with water jetters and sewer snakes.
Maintain and repair underground utilities including steam, chilled water, and domestic water distribution systems and sewer and storm drain systems. Maintain condensate pumping systems including steam traps, valves, and expansion joints.
Perform and document regularly scheduled preventative maintenance tasks on mechanical systems and heating and ventilation equipment as assigned. Regularly inspect, test, repair and maintain backflow prevention devices.
Maintain necessary backflow certification to perform necessary testing to maintain required standards.
Adjust, maintain, repair, and install heating and air conditioning systems in large public buildings.
Assist NICET II certified personnel with the maintenance, testing and/or inspection of fire systems.
Clean and paint mechanical equipment and mechanical spaces.
Attend departmental meetings, safety meetings and actively participate in training sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.