PLUMBER

Plumber Position

Seattle Parks and Recreation Facilities Division are seeking Plumbers to welcome into our dynamic team! SPR Plumbers perform journey-level plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair work on plumbing, heating, irrigation, gas and other related systems and components. Our division provides support for many facilities across the city, including 26 community centers, 8 indoor swimming pools, 2 outdoor (summer) swimming pools, 4 environmental education centers, 2 small craft centers, shelter houses, rental facilities and much more.

The work requires knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of the plumbing trade, and making decisions in selecting appropriate materials and methods of work. Most tasks are covered by standard guidelines, although judgment is needed to make appropriate selections of guidelines. Positions in this class are given general instructions on assignments and frequently work in different locations from their supervisors. The work includes personal contacts with vendors for purchasing materials and parts and with departmental staff for exchanging information. This position is represented by the Plumbers and Pipefitters, Local 32.

We are currently recruiting for multiple, benefited positions on a 4-day, 10-hour shift.

Job Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair drainage & irrigation systems, sewage disposal systems and other waste lines.
• Install, maintain and repair plumbing fixtures and related components including flush valves, faucets, waterless urinal cartridges, sensor faucets, and sensor flush valves.
• Clear plumbing stoppages, repair fittings & valves, line breaks and leaks.
• Install, maintain, inspect, and repair piping systems inside and outside of buildings including potable and non-potable water, air, gas, drainage, sewage, fire, irrigation, chill water, steam, fountain, pools, and hydraulic heating piping systems. Install, repair, and replace all valves and piping system components.
• Install, maintain, test, repair, and winterize irrigation systems including sprinkler heads, valves, valve boxes, quick couplers, control clocks, piping, pressure reducing valves, and backflow devices.
• Install, maintain, and replace all equipment installed on piping systems including pumps, air compressors, heat exchanges, filters, chemical injection equipment, sewage ejectors, electronic valves, tempering valves, appliances, water coolers, spa equipment, pool equipment, fountain equipment, and water heaters.
• Install, repair, and perform required testing and certification of backflow assemblies. (A Backflow Assembly Tester certification is required to test assemblies.)
• Test fire systems and maintain test report files and electronic records. Install and maintain fire system and system components; repair and install piping and components; inspect system to ensure code compliance and make necessary corrections. (A Seattle Fire Sprinkler certification is required to perform this work.)
• Install cast iron sectional boilers. Repair and maintain all associated equipment such as thermostats, low water cutoffs, water feeders, pumps, heating valves of all types, relief vales, heating coils, boiler control sensing equipment, gas regulator, solenoid valves, etc. (Some work may require a Boiler License.)
• Install, maintain, and repair gas piping and gas equipment. Install and repair gas appliances including water heaters, pool heaters, spa heaters, stoves, dryers, area heaters, and boiler gas feed components. (A Gas Piping Mechanic License is required to perform this work.)
• Install, maintain, and replace equipment on water systems including mixing chemical solutions, drawing water samples, and other related duties.
• Clear plumbing stoppages and repairs fitting and line breaks and leaks.
• Cut and thread pipe and perform welding, soldering and brazing work for plumbing installation and maintenance tasks.
• Inspect plumbing installations for needed repairs, make recommendations or perform repairs and tests completed work.
• Plan installations and prepare cost estimates for anticipated plumbing installations.
• Install and maintain chemical injection and / or pool circulation systems.
• Review project plans to ensure conformity with applicable codes, specifications, and standards.
• Inspect plumbing installations and conduct required tests to ensure jobs are completed.
• Read blueprints and review project plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes, specifications, and standards.
• Cut and thread pipes.
• Dig trenches for irrigation systems.
• Perform soldering and brazing work for plumbing installation and maintenance repairs.
• Order necessary parts & supplies and maintain required records.
• Respond to emergency situations, make recommendations, and perform required repairs.
• Maintain job status updates through online work order system.
• Perform other related duties of a comparable level / type as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Requires a minimum of four years of experience working at the plumbing and pipe fitting trade under a qualified journey level supervisor or completion of an accepted plumber apprenticeship program (or a combination of education and / or training and / or experience which provides an equivalent background).

Required Qualifications :

In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has :

License, Certification, and Other Requirements

Other Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Working Conditions :

Work Environment / Physical Demands / Other :

Dependent on business needs, candidates may be required to obtain a respirator clearance fit test.

Application Process :

Please submit the following with your online application :

The full salary range for this position is $48.32 to $52.18 per hour.

A current Washington State driver's license is required. A current, "FULL" driving abstract from the Department of Licensing must be submitted upon offer of employment. Candidates with