Journeyman Plumber – Facility Piping & Pumps

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

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