Pipefitter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Possess and maintain a Washington State journey-level plumber’s license, PLO1.
• Acquire and maintain certification for testing and inspection of backflow devices.
• Know applicable Washington Administrative Code regulations and local building and plumbing codes.
• Know plumbing materials and methods and maintain consistent journey-level workmanship in plumbing, steam fitting, welding, and related tasks.
• Demonstrate experience working in sensitive settings such as operational offices, classrooms, dorm rooms, and restrooms.
• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of related experience in a commercial or institutional setting.
• Hold a valid driver’s license or be able to obtain one before starting work, for driving a state-owned vehicle to work locations.
• Be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Perform daily work tasks independently under limited supervision.
• Demonstrate technical accuracy and recordkeeping skills.
• Use computer hardware and software to track work orders and record time worked.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively with students, staff, faculty, and the public.
• Manage time effectively and work under pressure, tight schedules, and deadlines to complete projects.
• Effectively read and understand written information and instructions.
• Comply with university immunization policies, including providing proof of Rubeola measles immunity within 60 days of hire.
• Complete employment eligibility verification and a background check, including a sexual misconduct background check, before beginning work.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations, standard job safety rules, and proper use of a face respirator.
• Possess and maintain ASME Section IX welding certification with AWS B2.1-1-205-96 (R2007) in accordance with ASME B31.1; UA-21 certification is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret design documents and specifications.
• Lay out and construct piping assemblies around walls, structures, and obstructions, accounting for operation, expansion, contraction, and alignment, and using fittings, hangers, anchors, and guides in accordance with accepted practices and applicable codes.
• Organize, lead, and instruct helpers, coordinate the work of other trades as needed, and estimate the time and materials required for projects.
• Cut and weld using oxyacetylene torches; perform SMAW on pressure pipelines and GTAW on light-gauge metals.
• Cut, fit, fabricate, and assemble articles and devices from materials including steel, brass, glass, plastic, cast iron, copper, corrosion-resistant pipe, tile, concrete, and transite.
• Construct pipe joints for high- and low-pressure systems using threading, brazing, soldering, or welding.
• Maintain and repair piping, tanks, and pressure vessels used for fuel, steam, condensate, water, air, gas, and drainage systems.
• Install, service, field-repair, and adjust pumps, ejectors, valves, dishwashers, stills, heat exchangers, and coils.
• Remove, replace, and install plumbing fixtures and equipment, including water closets, sinks, drinking fountains, showers, and kitchen and laboratory equipment.
• Inspect and diagnose malfunctions; repair, maintain, and test automatic fire sprinkler and standpipe systems, plumbing, heating, cooling, steam, swimming pool, and gas systems and equipment, and other process piping systems.
• Participate in training sessions and shop meetings; complete material orders and timecards; and use computers for work-related tasks.