Plumber

Port of Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Holidays

Pension/Retirement

Transit Benefits

Parental Leave

Development Programs

Equity & Inclusion

Work-Life Balance

Mission Driven

Job summary

The Port of Seattle is seeking a licensed Journey level Plumber to maintain our commercial properties and ensure equipment and buildings operate efficiently.

You will service water heaters, lift stations, backflow assemblies, and fixtures across Marine Maintenance sites, respond to emergencies, and travel locally in a Port vehicle to project sites while delivering outstanding customer service.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of related plumbing maintenance and repair experience in a commercial environment.
• High School Diploma or GED; current PL01 Plumbing License.
• Desirable licenses include backflow testing, Seattle gas piping, WA boater’s card, and OSHA 10.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair plumbing systems and equipment such as water heaters, lift station pumps, backflow assemblies, and fixtures in Port facilities.
• Visit Maritime division sites to service equipment, respond to emergencies, and drive Port vehicle with tools.
• Represent the Port while performing repairs and delivering customer service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Five years plumbing experience

Strong communication

Customer service oriented

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PL01 Plumbing License

Tools

Backflow testing equipment

Water heater service tools

Lifting/rigging equipment

Job description

The Port of Seattle is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Some of what you'll be doing:

As the licensed and experienced Journey level Plumber, you will help us maintain our commercial properties. You will provide quality maintenance repairs, ensuring our equipment/buildings are operating properly and efficiently.

• You will service and repair the plumbing systems and equipment such as water heaters, lift station pumps, backflow assemblies, and plumbing fixtures installed in buildings managed by the Marine Maintenance team.
• You will visit customers throughout the Maritime division to service and repair equipment and respond to emergencies immediately and drive a Port vehicle that will contain Port tools.
• You will represent the Port while performing repairs, maintenance, and delivering excellent customer service to our internal and external customers throughout the Port.

Who you are:

• Experienced – You have five (5) years of related Plumbing maintenance and repair experience in a commercial environment at a Journey level.
• Educated – You possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent. You must have a current PL01 Plumbing License.
• Desired – We hope you have a backflow testing license, a Seattle gas piping license, a Washington State boater’s card, and OSHA 10 certification.
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Knowledgeable – You have a strong technical knowledge in a variety of commercial Plumbing systems and designs, and knowledge of local plumbing codes.
• Good Communicator – Your communication is excellent, and you are able to adapt to a multitude of interpersonal situations, clearly relaying and synthesizing information.
• Customer Service Oriented – You understand and anticipate customer needs with the ability to deliver service with care and calmness under pressure during stressful/emergent situations.

What else you need to know :

• Driver’s License – You will need a valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one, is required in order to travel locally to project sites.
• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. You may be required to work during emergencies.
• Work Environment – You will generally work outdoors and in commercial facilities.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• Overtime Eligible – You are eligible for overtime pay in this role.
• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within the first three months of employment.
• Union Representation – This position is represented by United Association of Plumbers, Pipefitters, HVAC/Refrigeration Union, Local 32.

Why you'll love it here :

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “ Collective Bargaining Agreement ” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Why the Port of Seattle :

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here . IND123

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity .

The Port of Seattle is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, knowing decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, regulations and ordinances. Click here for definitions and descriptions of categories referencing Ethnicity and Race. Click here for definitions and descriptions of categories referencing Protected Veteran Status.