Plumber

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair plumbing systems and equipment including water heaters, lift station pumps, backflow assemblies, and plumbing fixtures
• Visit customers throughout the Maritime division to service and repair equipment
• Respond to emergencies immediately
• Drive a Port vehicle containing Port tools
• Represent the Port while performing repairs and maintenance
• Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external customers

Requirements

• Five (5) years of related Plumbing maintenance and repair experience in a commercial environment at a Journey level
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Current PL01 Plumbing License
• Valid Washington State Driver's License, or ability to obtain one, required for local travel to project sites
• Must obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within the first three months of employment
• Must establish residence in Washington state within 30 days of first day of employment and maintain Washington State residency during employment
• Comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in a variety of commercial Plumbing systems and designs
• Knowledge of local plumbing codes
• Excellent communication skills with ability to adapt to a multitude of interpersonal situations
• Ability to clearly relay and synthesize information
• Understand and anticipate customer needs
• Ability to deliver service with care and calmness under pressure during stressful/emergent situations
• Apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work

Skills

• Backflow testing license (desired)
• Seattle gas piping license (desired)
• Washington State boater's card (desired)
• OSHA 10 certification (desired)

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (40 hours per week)
• Slightly more flexible start and end times available
• May be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays
• May be required to work during emergencies
• Overtime eligible

Work environment

• Generally work outdoors and in commercial facilities

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family
• Paid Vacation – approximately four weeks per year that increases with tenure
• Paid Sick Leave – at least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked
• Holidays – more than ten days per year
• Pension and additional savings plans
• Subsidized parking and low-cost public transit card
• Alternative work arrangements with hybrid opportunity
• Parental Leave – six weeks of paid leave for new additions to your immediate family
• Tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives
• Work-Life Balance resources
• Mission-driven work promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region

Union representation

This position is represented by United Association of Plumbers, Pipefitters, HVAC/Refrigeration Union, Local 32.