Job Description

Posting number: 2026-03768

Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division: FTAA

Job classification: PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER/STEAMFITTER

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Building Maintenance, Trades, Maintenance

The Maintenance and Operations Division (MOD) of the Finance, Technology, and Analytics Administration (FTAA) is seeking an experienced, journey-level Plumber to join our team of skilled professionals at Western State Hospital in Lakewood.

This is a great opportunity for you to become part of a team while you use your plumbing skills!

You will perform plumbing, pipefitting, and steam fitting work on commercial and residential buildings.

Pierce County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use.

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
High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate.
Valid driver's license
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, pipe fitting or steam fitting.
• Or, full journey-level status in a Plumber and Pipefitters Union

Note:
-Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

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

Interested? Apply today.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions? Please contact the recruiter, Chris at chris.pulley@dshs.wa.gov and reference 03768.

Supplemental information

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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