What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plumber Helper position at King County?
The King County’s Building Operations Section (BOS) within Facilities Management Division(FMD), is currently looking to hire a Plumber Helper. This position assists and works under the supervisor of a journey-level Plumber, repairing and maintaining pipes.
The individual selected should have strong learning aptitude and pride themselves at providing excellent customer service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with minimal experience looking for the opportunity to learn.
WHO ARE WE?
Through a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees, the FMD operates and manages the County's capital assets by developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilities, and environments. The BOS provides custodial services, maintenance and building operations as well as building security. BOS is committed to providing high quality service to support and maintain buildings effectively and efficiently.
Why it's worth taking a second look at working for King County:
http://kingcounty.gov/audience/employees/careers/why-work-here.aspx
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
To learn more, please visit:
http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspxIn order to be considered for this exciting opportunity, the successful candidate atminimum will demonstrate skill and ability to:
Please complete a King County application to be considered. Please list all the jobs and job duties you have had for the last 10 years. If you have any questions or need an accommodation, please contact Jessica Mango at Jmango@kingcounty.gov.
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training , promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
The individual selected should have strong learning aptitude and pride themselves at providing excellent customer service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with minimal experience looking for the opportunity to learn.
WHO ARE WE?
Through a workforce of over 300 dedicated employees, the FMD operates and manages the County's capital assets by developing and maintaining cost-conscious, sustainable, high-quality facilities, and environments. The BOS provides custodial services, maintenance and building operations as well as building security. BOS is committed to providing high quality service to support and maintain buildings effectively and efficiently.
Why it's worth taking a second look at working for King County:
http://kingcounty.gov/audience/employees/careers/why-work-here.aspx
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
To learn more, please visit:
http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspxIn order to be considered for this exciting opportunity, the successful candidate atminimum will demonstrate skill and ability to:
- Assist in performing planned maintenance on plumbing systems.
- Assist in installing, servicing, and repairing various plumbing and mechanical systems, as required.
- Assist in getting drawings, materials, and parts required to perform the job.
- Lock out, tag out, and try out equipment for safety, as required.
- Use various hand tools and approved power tools.
- Check the monitoring equipment on systems, to ensure they are functioning properly, as required.
- Assist in transferring and cleaning chemical processing systems per regulatory procedures.
- Assist in assembling/attaching various pipes, valves, and other plumbing components ,using the appropriate tools and method.
- Consult with co-workers or lead when assistance is needed and/or when there are questions on job related issues.
- Prior plumbing and drain cleaning experience/exposure
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Prior work experience is desired
- Solid interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints
- Skill in using tools typical of the plumbing trade
- This position has been designated by department leadership as a FIRST RESPONDER in the event of a proclaimed emergency. Meaning this position has a role in emergency response and is responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence, environment and/or restoration of order.
- We are creating a list for positions (Temporary, Special Duty or Career Service) that become available in the next 12 months.
- These positions will report to 1 of 2 locations: King County Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, WA or the Courthouse in Downtown Seattle.
- The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This position must be available for call-out for which appropriate premiums will be paid. Work shifts, and hours may vary due to maintenance and project requirements.
- This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and are therefore overtime eligible.
- Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hourworkweek; schedule and work location are to be determined.
- Incumbents in these positions are represented by the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, Local 32.
- This position is open to all qualified applicants. To be eligible for the Special Duty position, you must be a current Career Service employee and have approval from your supervisor before final appointment.
Please complete a King County application to be considered. Please list all the jobs and job duties you have had for the last 10 years. If you have any questions or need an accommodation, please contact Jessica Mango at Jmango@kingcounty.gov.
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training , promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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