Plumber - Open Until-Filled

JOB Job Appointment: Full TimeWork Schedule: Thursday - Monday, 8am - 4:30pm Work Location: Mt Tabor Yard, 6437 SE Division Street, Portland, OR 97215 Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this positionUnion Representation: The District Council of Trade Unions, DCTU. To view this labor agreement, please click here. Applicants start at the entry salary rate. If you are a DCTU represented employee, see labor agreement for additional information or talk to your union representative. Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume. Position Summary: The City of Portland is seeking a skilled and dedicated Plumber to join our team. This position involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes, fittings, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution in various settings including, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. The ideal candidate will be proficient in repairing fixtures by repacking, reseating, or repairing valves, cutting and threading pipe, bending pipe, flaring and brazing copper tubing, and testing valves and other equipment. Additional responsibilities include, unclogging sewer lines and other plumbing piping systems, reading and interpreting blueprints and written instructions, and coordinating with supervisors on construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair projects. The position will require working alone during the work week and respond immediately to situations that involve unexpected leaks, broken pipes and shutdown of equipment connected to piping systems.What you'll get to do: Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems in commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings.Repair fixtures by repacking, reseating, or repairing valves, cutting and threading pipe, bending pipe, flaring, and brazing copper tubing.Test valves and other equipment, unclog sewer lines and pipes.Read and interpret blueprints and written instructions.Coordinate with supervisors on construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair projects.Submit material and time estimates for various projects.Utilize plumbing tools and equipment such as manual and power pipe cutting and threading machines, sewer cleaners, propane torches, and hand tools including drill motors, saws, chain pipe (snap) cutters, pipe, basin, strap and torque wrenches.Clean, maintain, and repair power and hand tools.Maintain records, supplies, and equipment; determine materials needed; and follow all required safety procedures.About the Bureau: Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee, and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.Have a question?Contact Information: TroyLynn Craft Senior Recruiter troylynn.craft@portlandoregon.gov EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: Experience using plumbing tools, materials, techniques, and processes, including water supply layouts, waste, venting, and other piping systems.Knowledge of state laws, city codes, and regulations related to sanitation and public health in plumbing work.Ability to learn and follow safe working practices and maintain accurate records.Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and specifications, and to install, repair, and maintain plumbing fixtures in various settings (domestic, commercial, industrial).Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, using plumbing tools, and measuring, cutting, bending, threading, and brazing pipes.Applicants must also: A current Oregon State Plumber's license at the time of appointment. For information on Oregon State Plumber's license, visit at https://www.oregon.gov/bcd/licensing/Pages/plumbing-apply.aspxA valid state driver's license and acceptable driving recordAlthough not required, you may have: Experience working with industrial water, stream, and gas. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Click here for additional information regarding the following: City of Portland Core ValuesRecruitment Process - Work StatusEqual Employment OpportunityVeteran PreferenceADA, Pregnancy, and Religious AccommodationsAn Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer