King County Parks is seeking a skilled Plumber to join our highly productive maintenance team that provides excellent service to users of King County properties. This position is responsible for performing journey-level plumbing duties including maintaining, repairing, modifying and constructing plumbing, mechanical and structural systems in King County Parks facilities.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced journey level plumber join our multi-faceted trades team that provides an opportunity to work on historical buildings and facilities along with new projects. This position requires the capability to respond to shifting priorities all while accomplishing daily tasks in a safety sensitive work environment.
Why King County Parks? King County Parks is dedicated to stewarding, enhancing, and acquiring parks to inspire healthy communities. With over 205 parks, 175+ miles of regional trails, and 250+ miles of backcountry trails, we strive to provide park amenities that can be enjoyed by King County residents today and for generations to come. We value collaborative partnerships with community organizations and work towards the common goal of creating a vibrant and inclusive park system. Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov/parks.
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Who is Eligible: This position is open to all qualified applicants. King County and the Parks and Recreation Division values diverse perspectives and life experience and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.
Apply now and be part of our dynamic team at King County Parks! Enjoy a competitive compensation package, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Job Duties
- Perform preventive maintenance on plumbing system components. Repair and replace plumbing systems as needed.
- Design, lay-out and install waste, vent and domestic water systems.
- Mount/install plumbing fixtures, trim and related hardware/accessories.
- Maintain plumbing fixtures from source to local sewer systems.
- Estimate and evaluate plumbing projects.
- Test and certify backflow assemblies.
- Ability to work on low pressure gas and propane.
- Respond to trouble calls, customer complaints, equipment failures, and work requests.
- Plan, design, construct and coordinate smaller construction projects.
- As part of a review team, review CIP plans for functionality and standardization.
- Ability to work in confined spaces such as: septic tanks and potable water tanks.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Required Qualifications:
- Valid Driver’s License
- Washington State Plumbers License
- Backflow Testing License (can obtain within 6 months of hire)
- Must have ability to perform physically demanding tasks including, bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, squatting, and twisting on a regular basis.
The Successful Candidate Will Have the Following Competencies:
- Collaborates, builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Shows interpersonal savvy by relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
- Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
- Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
- Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
The Most Competitive Candidates Will Have:
- Experience in installation and maintenance of domestic water, wastewater and vent systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of uniform plumbing code.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with sewage systems, septic pumps, tanks, and drain fields.
- Demonstrated knowledge of brazing/soldering techniques.
- Experience and skill in reading and interpreting blueprints.
- Experience and skill in using tools typical of the plumbing trade.
- Demonstrated skill in troubleshooting, analyzing, and problem solving.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Work Location: Temporary reporting options available until our Central Maintenance Facility in Renton is constructed. Once construction is complete (sometime in 2025) the reporting location will be 3005 NE 4th Ave, Renton WA.
Work Schedule: This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. This full-time position works Monday-Thursday 4/10 hours days.
Union Representation: This position is represented by United Association of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local No. 32
Application and Selection Process: Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, cover letter and resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.
- King County application
- Responses to supplemental questions
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Patty Jurgens at patty.jurgens@kingcounty.govor (206) 477-4572
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