What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS FFA Journey-level Plumber position at State of Washington?
We are recruiting for experienced, journey-level Plumbers to join our team. You will perform plumbing, pipefitting, and steamfitting work on commercial and residential buildings. This job is located at the DSHS Medical Lake Campus.
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also offer a great selection of health and pension retirement plans, paid leave, training, and compensation benefits for you and your family.
Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Some of what you'll do
Valid driver's license Journey-level standing as a Plumber as attested by:
Interested? Apply today.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions? Contact grant.grady@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 00035Prior 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 (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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- This job offers stability in the trades, yet provides you a variety of projects that need your skills.
- You'll have a fixed day shift schedule of consistent work, with usually a 3-day weekend off.
- There is no traveling for plumbing work.
- You'll work with an interesting blend of old and new building systems, working on a variety of equipment.
Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also offer a great selection of health and pension retirement plans, paid leave, training, and compensation benefits for you and your family.
Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
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
Valid driver's license Journey-level standing as a Plumber as attested by:
- WA State L&I Journey-level Plumber Certification (PL01)
- Or, completion of a recognized apprenticeship in plumbing (i.e. 8000 hours plumbing work experience or two years plumbing trade school)
- Or, full journey-level status in a Plumber and Pipefitters Union
- 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
Interested? Apply today.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions? Contact grant.grady@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 00035Prior 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 (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Salary : $61,404 - $71,148
