DSHS FTAA Plumber

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% premium pay

Free ORCA card

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is seeking a journey-level Plumber to join the Maintenance and Operations Division at Western State Hospital in Lakewood. The role involves plumbing, pipe fitting, and steam fitting on commercial and residential buildings with responsibilities including installation, inspection, and repair of sewers, water systems, and fixtures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and a WA L&I journey-level

Qualifications

• High school graduation or possession of a GED.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in plumbing, pipe fitting, or steam fitting or journey-level status via union.
• Current WA State L&I Journey-level Plumber Certification (PL01) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, inspect, maintain, and repair storm sewers, septic tanks and sewage mains, booster pump systems, waste drain lines, hot water heaters, backflow devices, and water mains; fixtures in commercial/residential spaces.
• Operate and repair lift stations and associated components; ensure proper pump operation and alignment.
• Shop work including valve maintenance, pipe threading, bending, and replacement of pump parts.
• Maintain tools and estimate materials and time required for jobs.

Skills

Journeylevel plumbing

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

APprenticeship completion in plumbing, pipe fitting, or steam fitting

WA State L&I Journey-level Plumber Certification (PL01)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

The Maintenance and Operations Division (MOD) of the Finance, Technology, and Analytics Administration (FTAA) is seeking an experienced, journey-level Plumber to join our team of skilled professionals at Western State Hospital in Lakewood.

This is a great opportunity for you to become part of a team while you use your plumbing skills!

You will perform plumbing, pipefitting, and steam fitting work on commercial and residential buildings.

Pierce County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.

Some Of What You'll Do

• Install, test, inspect, maintain, and repair storm sewers, septic tanks and sewage mains, booster pump systems, waste drain lines, hot water heaters, backflow or cross connection devices, and water mains; commercial/residential bathroom, laundry, and kitchen plumbing fixtures; balancing valves, hydrants and water coolers
• Operate and repair lift stations, which include pumps, inlet/outlet piping, air reliefs, aligning motor pump belt pulleys, rotating assemblies; checking for wear spacing between wear plate and impellers; perform pump station operation maintenance
• Shop work such as refacing and reseating valves, cutting and threading pipe, bending pipe, replacing pump bushings and washers, testing valves and other pressure equipment
• Clean and maintain tools
• Estimate materials and time needed to complete jobs

What we're looking for

High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate.

Valid driver's license

Journey-level Standing As a Plumber, As Attested By

• A current WA State L&I Journey-level Plumber Certification (PL01).
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in plumbing, pipe fitting, or steam fitting.
• Or, full journey-level status in a Plumber and Pipefitters Union.

Note

• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Desired

• Ability to work from blueprints and schematics
• Ability to move in a confined space and on ladders, work with chemicals, and necessary hand and power tools
• Knowledge of standard practices and methods used in the plumbing trade

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at [phone]. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nebotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here . Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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