Plumber Jobs

Portland Public Schools is looking for an experienced plumber to help maintain school and district buildings across the city of Portland. The selected candidate will join a team of multicraft tradespersons as part of the Maintenance Services Department which is dedicated to serving our schools, ensuring students have safe and comfortable learning environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

Salary Range: $42.65 - $46.92

• Step 1 will automatically increase to $43.93 on 7/1/2023.
• Hires are placed at step 1 and eligible for additional step increases per their bargaining unit (DCU).

Work Schedule: This is a year-round position working full-time (40 years a week), Monday to Friday, with optional overtime opportunities.

Benefits: We value our employees and offer a generous benefits package

• Health Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance, with low premiums and multiple benefits package options (Cigna and Kaiser). Plus options for HSA's, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Transit Pass Program, etc.
• Safety Shoe Allowance: $150/per year. Newly hired employees received a pro-rated amount based on date of hire.
• Paid Training: plus continued professional growth opportunities
• Paid Time Off: Accrued Sick Leave after one year of service, 9 Paid Holidays, Accrued Vacation, Personal/Family Illness Leave, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education/Training: Completion of a State of Oregon qualified apprenticeship program in a related field;

OR

• Experience: Five (5) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of piping systems;

OR

• A combination of related training and experience which equals five (5) years.

License or Certificate Required:

• Special Requirements: Employees in this classification are required to obtain and maintain, throughout the course of employment, certification of successful completion of a Class III Asbestos Abatement course meeting EPA requirements for training local education agency maintenance and custodial staff [40 CFR 763.92(a)(2)].
• Desired State of Oregon Credentials: An Industry Brazing Certificate is a plus.
• Possession of a valid state driver's license.
• Possession of a valid Oregon State Journeyman Plumber License.

We will consider any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.

APPLY NOW!

If you'd like to join our amazing Maintenance Team, please review the complete job description by clicking "Apply Now" above.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42.65 - $46.92 per hour

Benefits:

• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• 8 hour shift
• No weekends
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• No nights

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person