Plumber Technician IV

Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Authority; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Authority is seeking a skilled plumber to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial plumbing and domestic water systems across the casino, hotel, and associated facilities.

The role emphasizes diagnosing complex failures, maintaining system reliability, and ensuring guest service continuity. Candidates should hold a Washington journeyman plumber certification and have substantial field experience, with the ability to coach others and work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Requires Washington State journeyman-level plumber certification and 5+ years of plumbing experience.
• Ability to interpret plumbing drawings and determine isolation boundaries.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster a productive team.
• Experience with CMMS and scheduling preventive maintenance.
• Familiarity with building and fire codes and safety procedures.
• Willingness to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair complex plumbing issues including leaks, pressure, and water hammer.
• Install, repair, and replace piping, valves, fixtures, and connections for food service and laundry equipment.
• Maintain and service domestic water pumps, tanks, and related components.
• Plan shutdowns, coordinate with departments, and re-commission systems after repairs.
• Maintain CMMS records of labor, materials, and work performed.
• Coach junior technicians and review workmanship to ensure quality.

Skills

CMMS usage

Interpret drawings

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Washington State journeyman-level plumber certification

Tools

CMMS

CAD

Job description

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Pledge for Success:

We are dedicated to hiring outstanding individuals who share in our commitment and passion in serving our guests. Ambition, dedication, attention to detail, and a warm smile are all winning characteristics that lead to the spirit of who we are.

Position Summary:

Performs advanced installation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair of commercial plumbing and domestic water systems serving the casino, hotel, restaurants, and supporting facilities. Serves as the department's hands-on plumbing resource, resolving complex failures, improving system reliability, and helping other technicians perform authorized work safely. Protects guest service, sanitation, and continuity of operations through sound diagnosis, planned shutdowns, and verified repairs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes superior guest service.
• Maintains, and perpetuates a positive organizational culture according to the principles of the Spirit of Tâlícn and the Core Values of ilani.
• Diagnose and resolve complex plumbing problems, including leaks, pressure and flow issues, water hammer, hot water temperature concerns, recirculation failures, and drain obstructions.
• Install, maintain, repair, and replace piping, valves, commercial fixtures, and approved plumbing connections to food service and laundry equipment.
• Locate concealed leaks and inspect and service sanitary, vent, floor-drain, trap-primer, and grease-waste systems; coordinate specialized cleaning and cleanup with approved vendors.
• Inspect and service domestic water pumps, tanks, strainers, mixing valves, softeners, and related components; coordinate electrical repairs and heating-source issues with qualified personnel.
• Perform assigned water management tasks, including temperature monitoring, flushing, documentation, and corrective work; verify hot water delivery and report readings outside approved limits.
• Plan authorized shutdowns and coordinate affected departments and alternative services; complete required testing, flushing or disinfection, air removal, valve restoration, and verification before returning systems to service.
• Identify cross-connection concerns, maintain backflow inventories, and coordinate approved testing; perform backflow tests only with the required tester credential.
• Develop preventive maintenance tasks, recommend system improvements, interpret plumbing drawings, and provide accurate valve locations and field corrections to the CAD/GIS Asset Management Analyst.
• Prepare material lists, labor estimates, repair options, and vendor scopes; identify aging equipment and recurring deficiencies for budget planning and verify assigned vendor work.
• Independently complete complex repairs and lead assigned small projects; coach Tech I, Tech II, and Tech III team members and review work quality without supervisory authority.
• Maintain complete CMMS records of labor, equipment, findings, readings, materials, repairs, and follow-up needs; provide clear handoffs, restoration estimates, inspection reports, and unresolved-risk summaries without closing incomplete work without an approved disposition.
• Follow applicable codes, permits, manufacturer instructions, safety procedures, credential requirements, and access restrictions; provide courteous service, protect confidential information, and maintain secure work areas. Obtain required approvals, stop and accelerate unsafe or unauthorized work, and follow emergency procedures without bypassing safeguards.
• Perform related facilities duties only within qualifications and authorized scope.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED; Recognized Equivalent of a High School Diploma (RED) or Foreign High School Diploma (FHD).
• Must possess a Washington State journeyman-level plumber certification (PL01).
• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible plumbing experience, including apprenticeship experience, with at least two years independently troubleshooting commercial or institutional plumbing systems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret plumbing drawings, determine isolation boundaries, select compatible materials, perform durable repairs, and verify system restoration.
• Ability to use a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), record labor, and materials, and communicate repair status clearly.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster a supportive and enabling team environment.
• General knowledge of applicable building and fire codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Must be willing to work varied shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, planned shutdowns, overtim