Please apply on the Portland State Careers Website: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/44830
Would you like to apply and expand your plumbing skills without the hassle of loading all your tools into your truck and traveling to multiple job sites? If you’re tired of traveling and want to work full time with generous benefits, year-round work, and the opportunity to take on a new challenge, we are waiting for your application! PSU’s Facilities and Property Management department (FPM) is seeking a licensed Plumber to provide journey-level installation, maintenance, and repair of residential and commercial plumbing systems across the campus. The Plumber collaborates with a small team on both preventative and reactive maintenance; new installation projects; and work on a variety of plumbing systems and components including domestic water systems, heating and cooling water systems, waste and vent lines, valves and restroom fixtures. Successful candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of people. They will demonstrate their knowledge of industry best practices while working safely, providing excellent customer service and maintaining a professional demeanor.
This is a permanent full-time position within an innovative team-oriented environment located in downtown Portland, and includes a comprehensive benefits package with at least 38 days of paid time off each year, 95% employer-funded premium healthcare, 100% employer-funded retirement plans, and 70% off of tuition for the employee, dependent children, and your spouse or domestic partner. This position is represented by SEIU 89. Some of the union benefits include annual eligibility for a salary increase of nearly 5%, access to hardship funds, direct support from Local Stewards, and frequent sponsored activities to strengthen your community at PSU and within your region!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
- A valid Oregon Plumber’s license; AND
- One of the following:
One year of experience as a journey-level plumber; OR
Completion of an approved apprenticeship program.
-An Associate’s degree in engineering or a related technical area such as Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering AND two years of engineer-type experience which includes project field data collection and analysis; estimating project costs; and designing projects with specification development and materials selection; OR
An equivalent combination of related training and experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Journey level skill in using manual and power tools.
Proven ability to perform work in a professional customer service manner.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with the diverse campus community and staff in the performance of work.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience performing related work in an institutional environment
Oregon Backflow Assembly Tester certification
Experience or training in “green” plumbing practices.
Excellent customer service skills.
Please apply on the Portland State Careers Website: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/44830