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We have a great opportunity for you to become part of a team that is dedicated to Transforming Lives while you use your plumbing skills. 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.
- 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.
How much do you currently pay out of pocket for benefits?
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.
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
What we’re looking for
Valid driver’s license AND 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
Desired
- 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
Who we are
FFAA is the acronym for DSHS’s Financial, Facilities, and Analytics Administration.
Watch this video to learn more about how our staff makes a difference in transforming lives.
Interested? Apply today.
Questions? Please email Jenny at [email protected] or call 360-725-5848 and reference #00051.
To learn more about DSHS, go to www.dshs.wa.gov.
Per Governor Inslees’ Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader) state employees must be fully vaccinated. Your vaccine status will be verified. Please note medical or religious accommodation may be available, once an offer of employment is made.
#WeAreHiring #InclusionWorks - Supplemental Information
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Prior 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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More than Just a Paycheck!Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That’s why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work. Check with the agency human resource office for specific benefit information.Insurance BenefitsEmployees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.
Retirement and Deferred CompensationState Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems‘ web site.Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Vacation (Annual Leave)You begin accruing vacation starting your first month of employment. Since we value your loyalty, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Vacation accrues for full-time employees per WAC 357-31-165.
HolidaysFull-time employees are entitled to twelve* paid holidays:
HOLIDAYDATENew Year’s DayJanuary 1Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthdayThird Monday in JanuaryPresidents’ DayThird Monday in FebruaryMemorial DayLast Monday in MayJuneteenth
June 19Independence Day
July 4Labor DayFirst Monday in SeptemberVeterans’ DayNovember 11Thanksgiving DayFourth Thursday in November & Friday afterChristmas DayDecember 25Personal HolidayEmployee’s selection each calendar year*Employees who are members of certain Unions are entitled to an additional personal leave day of their choice. Please refer to specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Social SecurityAll state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.Sick LeaveFull-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Paid sick leave may be used for reasons included in WAC 357-31-130.Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information.
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Please select the answer that best describes your experience for this journey-level plumbing job.- I have a WA State L&I Journey-level Plumber Certification (PL01).
- I have completed a recognized apprenticeship in plumbing (i.e. 8000 hours plumbing work experience or two years plumbing trade school).
Ensure that plumbing work experience/education is reflected on application
- I have full journey-level status in a Plumber and Pipefitters Union.
- None of the above applies to me
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If you have a WA State Trainee card (or are in an official apprentice program) and have at least 4 years of experience as a full-time helper to a journey-level plumber, when do you expect to receive your State Journey-level card?03
Where did you first see this job advertised?* Required Question