DSHS FTAA Plumber

The Maintenance and Operations Division (MOD) of the 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 to use your plumbing skills performing plumbing, pipefitting, and steam fitting work in commercial and residential buildings. Pierce County employees receive a 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible for a free ORCA card for transportation use. Some Of What You’ll Do Install, test, inspect, maintain, and repair storm sewers, septic tanks, sewage mains, booster pump systems, waste drain lines, hot water heaters, backflow or cross‑connection devices, and water mains; commercial and 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, and a valid driver’s license. Journey‑Level Standing As a Plumber As Attested By WA State L&I Journey‑level Plumber Certification (PL01) Completion of a recognized apprenticeship in plumbing, pipe fitting, or steam fitting. Full journey‑level status in a Plumber and Pipefitters Union. Desired Qualifications Ability to work from blueprints and schematics. Ability to work in confined spaces and on ladders, and with chemicals, necessary hand and power tools. Knowledge of standard practices and methods used in the plumbing trade. Equal Opportunity Employment 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 or 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 or 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 may contact the Recruiter. E‑Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington State Department of Social and Health Services