Journey Plumber

THE POSITION

Washington County's Department of Facilities, Fleet, and Parks is looking for a Journey Plumber to join the Operations Team in creating safe, welcoming, and comfortable public spaces to serve the diverse staff, citizens, and visitors of Washington County. The Facilities Division takes great pride in the planning, construction, maintenance, and repair of nearly 45 County-owned buildings (over 1.8 million square feet), grounds, parks, and associated hardscape.

The Journey Plumber will be committed to contributing to an inclusive and safe space for everyone within and interacting with the Facilities, Fleet, & Parks Department. They perform skilled, journey-level work installing, maintaining, and repairing sewer, water, and other plumbing systems. They will perform routine plumbing systems maintenance, diagnostics and problem solving, repair, and replacement tasks, as well as working on small and large projects. This position works closely with other mechanical trades.

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Ideal Candidate Profile: An energetic plumbing professional with a passion for public service, an eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to multi-task and adapt to reactive and emergency situations, demonstrate good communication skills, and have consistent attendance. They are a team player and are able to shift priorities to respond to urgent work requests with pride, professionalism, and a positive demeanor. They also have:

• applicable experience in a wide range of commercial and industrial plumbing systems;
• knowledge and experience in preventative maintenance, repair, and operation of many different types of plumbing and hydronic systems including commercial and industrial potable and non-potable water systems, sanitary, storm, well, and hydronic heating, chilled, and steam systems;
• experience in plumbing, pipe fitting, and problem solving practices as it relates to water and fluid systems found in large commercial buildings; and
• basic computer skills to allow efficient navigation of email, computerized maintenance management system software, virtual meeting applications (Teams, Zoom), and other general forms of computer operations.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent AND Five (5) years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing sewer, water, and other plumbing systems in a commercial and/or industrial environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy for Washington County: (Vehicles - Section 800).
• Possession of a current Oregon State Journey Plumber's License or have a Journey license from a reciprocal state by which an Oregon Journey Plumbing license can be readily acquired.
• This position is required to pass an extensive criminal background check.

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant, including your volunteer experience.

Next Steps:

1. Apply today! In lieu of a resume, you are required to complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
2. MQ Review: HR will screen applications for MQs after the posting closes - after April 7, 2024.
3. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who successfully pass the initial review as soon as possible.
4. Conditional Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment.
5. Post-Offer Check: The successful candidate(s) will undergo background, driving record, physical capacity/medical, and reference checks.
6. Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill future full-time and part-time vacancies in the same classification, or job family, that may become available within the next six-month period.

Our Commitment to You
We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans' preference points for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link:
• Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-846-8606 or at least 48 hours before the step(s) of the selection process for which you feel you need an accommodation.

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