Pipefitter, Sr. jobs in Seattle, WA

Job ID: 11068
Location: Seattle Central College
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Position Summary
About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges-North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College-and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged and dynamic community.

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Position Summary

Position is opened until filled.

Salary range for this position is: $48,972 - $65,880 per year (depending on experience)

Do you have experience maintaining chillers, steam, VFD's and control actuators? Do you enjoy working in a unique urban environment on a building maintenance team with many trades and skill sets? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our team, an equity-focused open-access college dedicated to helping all students achieve their academic and professional goals. As Pipefitter and Steamfitter, you will be responsible for being a key member of the team that maintains the campus facilities. In this role, you will be serving as a maintenance specialist servicing equipment from basic plumbing fixtures to boilers to backflows.

The facilities maintenance team plays an important role in the mission of the college, providing a safe and healthy environment for the students to achieve success. For more information about our college, please visit the Seattle Central College website.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will enjoy competitive compensation as well as all the benefits as a Washington State employee. To learn more about our excellent benefits offerings please see our benefits overview here: Seattle Colleges Employment Benefits

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by WFSE.

Application Procedures:

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges has moved to remote operations, pending public health guidance. Per CDC and WA Public Health directions, at this time we will be practicing social distancing and holding interviews virtually using video conference or teleconference options. As such, if you are selected for interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.1, employees of higher education and healthcare institutions must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than October 18, 2021, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. Updated information about how to provide proof of vaccination or request a medical or religious accommodation will be posted as soon as it is known.

What you will be working on:

• Maintenance and repair of steam and heating systems and such equipment as boilers, radiators, oil burners, pumps, traps, and valves.
• Maintenance and repair of pipes, storm sewers, sewage mains and laterals, valves, drains, faucets, lavatories, sinks, gates, hydrants, and coolers.
• Performing shop work such as disassembling valves and equipment, replacing worn parts, and reassembling and testing equipment;
• Cleaning, maintaining, and repairing power and hand tools
• Estimating materials and time needed to complete jobs
• Working in a team environment under direction of Maintenance Supervisor, leading and instructing helpers

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• Proficient knowledge and competency in pipe fitting for steam applications of 150 lb steam system; able to service and repair steam reducing stations, including reducing valves, pilot duty valves, isolation valves, and all associated steam traps.
• Proficient in using pipe-threader for steam, water and gas.
• Certified gas mechanic. Level 4 Boiler license.
• Four years of journey-level experience plumbing and pipefitting skilled trades, including experience in heating and air-conditioning systems, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Backflow Assembly Tester certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 50 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

Disability Accommodation

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants

Notice of Non-discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of "bullying" behaviors, including "cyber bullying".

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college's Director of Legal Compliance:

1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803

(206) 934-3873

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.