Journey-Level Plumber

Position Type:

Classified

Date Posted:

6/9/2025

Location:

Maintenance

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Position Details: 8.0 hrs/day, 7:00am - 3:30pm, 260 days/year

Pay Range: $38.37 - $40.44/hr (depending on verified industry journeyman experience)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found HERE. Paid time off and other benefits are offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 found HERE.

School employees | Washington State Health Care Authority

The job of "Journey-Level plumber" is for the purpose/s of maintaining plumbing systems to provide comfort, sanitation and safety within facilities; meeting appropriate craft related accessibility codes for students, staff and the public and meeting other building code/s (safety and health); providing information and documentation of activities; ensuring adequate materials are available for timely completion of job functions, ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner and directing assigned workers as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Installs plumbing systems and fixtures including sinks, hot water heaters, drinking fountains, etc. for the purpose of providing comfort, sanitation and safety within facilities.
• Provides lists of supplies, equipment and tools needed for the purpose of ensuring adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Renovates plumbing systems for the purpose of meeting appropriate accessibility to students, staff and the public and/or building code/s (safety and health).
• Repairs school site plumbing, equipment, and components including gas regulator, kitchen equipment, etc. for the purpose of providing renovation and preventative maintenance of plumbing systems.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. broken plumbing, drainage problems, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Remodels district facilities for the purpose of ensuring safe and efficient utilization of space
• Inspects school or district facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and/or identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• Transports various items (e.g. equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of providing materials at job site as required to complete tasks.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Assists other trades as needed for the purpose of meeting demands and completing work orders in a timely manner.
• Coordinates with district and other trades' staff for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.
• Directs personnel as assigned for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the workforce and meeting shift requirements.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience Required: Prior journeyman-level plumber experience. Minimum 12 years of plumber experience preferred.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to: operate hand and power tools used in craft; develop, read and interpret plans/blueprints; perform basic math to make calculations.
• Knowledge of: methods and use of materials, tools and equipment used in craft; appropriate building codes; safety (MSDS) requirements.
• Abilities to stand for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, establish priorities, work independently and with minimal supervision, work in wet slippery conditions.
• Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, reaching/handling/finger dexterity, talking/hearing conversations, near visual acuity/depth perception.
• Training Required: Journeyman plumber, or 12 years plumber experience.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, and valid CPR/First Aid cards.
• Other Requirements: Must have and maintain a phone and be willing to respond to off-hour emergency calls; must have own vehicle; must have all relevant tools; must have excellent moral character and be able to get along with staff, students and adults; must present a positive public image, maintain a neat, clean personal appearance, wear clothing appropriate to tasks being performed, and have regular and consistent work attendance

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma and/or equivalent; prior job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility. Completion of Plumber apprenticeship program preferred.

BARGAINING UNIT AFFILIATION:

• Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 (PSE 1)

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Supervisor of Operations and Facilities

Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. Kelso School District offers classes in many Career and Technical Education (CTE) program areas, such as Agriculture Sciences, Business & Marketing, Family Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, Skilled & Technical Sciences, and STEM under its open admissions policy. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Holly Budge, Director of Human Resources, Title VII Officer, ADA Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; ..., ...; and Gunnar Guttormsen, Director of Student Services/Assessment, Title IX & Section 504 Coordinator; 601 Crawford Street, Kelso, WA 98626; ..., ...

For more information about CTE course offerings and admissions criteria, contact: Melissa Boudreau, CTE Director; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; ..., ...; or Mara Rinker, Registrar; Kelso High School, 1904 Allen Street, Kelso, WA 98626; ..., ....

KELSO SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A DRUG AND TOBACCO-FREE WORKPLACE

SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS

JOB TITLE: Plumber

Report Identification Code = edmpll

The following analysis entails an evaluation of the "Physical Demands" factors of the job as it exists. This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities.

Rating Symbol Key:

NP = Not Present - Does not exist

O = Occasionally - Up to 1/3 of the time

F = Frequently - From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

C = Constantly - 2/3 or more of the time

1. STRENGTH:

A. Standing 35%

Walking 35%

Sitting 30%

B. Lifting F 50 lbs.

Carrying F 50 lbs.

Pushing F 50 lbs.

Pulling F 50 lbs.

1. CLIMBING F

BALANCING F

1. STOOPING F

KNEELING F

CROUCHING O

CRAWLING O

1. REACHING C

HANDLING C

FINGERING C

FEELING O

1. TALKING:

Ordinary F

Other NP

HEARING:

Conversations F

Other Sounds O

1. SEEING

Acuity, Near C

Acuity, Far O

Depth Perception F

Accommodation F

Color Vision NP

Field of Vision O

1. PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Heavy Work: (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

(DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parenthesis)

1. PHYSICAL DEMAND COMMENTS: Examples of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling are hot water heater, power snakes, hand tools, hand truck, parts, pipes (note that lifting/pushing/pulling may be up to or in excess of 100 lbs. for brief periods of time); climbing/balancing are ladders, roof, wet/slippery floors (surfaces); stooping/kneeling is repairing leaks in equipment; reaching/handling/fingering are tools, parts (washers, wires, fittings) and equipment; talking/hearing is conversation and pipe noises; near visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation is inspections. Drives between sites.

SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS RATINGS

JOB TITLE: Plumber

Report Identification Code = edmpll

The following analysis represents evaluation of the surroundings in which the job is performed. Environmental Conditions must by definition be specific and related to the job.

Key to Environmental Factors Rating:

NP = Not Present in the Job Environment

S = Seldom - Under 5% of Work Day

O = Occasionally - Up to 1/3 Time

F = Frequently - From 1/3 to 2/3 Time

C = Constantly - 2/3 or More Time.

1. ENVIRONMENT:

Inside 50% Outside 50%

1. EXTREME COLD NP

2. EXTREME HEAT NP

3. WET/HUMID F

Comments Regarding "Wet/Humid" = Leaking pipes, flooded areas

1. NOISE (IN DECIBELS) 120 decibels

VIBRATION O

Comments Regarding "Noise" = Power tools

Comments Regarding "Vibration" = Power tools

1. HAZARDS:

Mechanical F

Explosives S

Electrical S

Radiant Energy NP

Burns S

Other Hazard/s NP

Comments Regarding "Mechanical" = Equipment, moving parts

Comments Regarding "Explosives" = Natural gases, sewer gases

Comments Regarding "Electrical" = Power tools, controls

Comments Regarding "Burns" = Power tools

1. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:

Fumes O

Mists S

Odors O

Gases O

Dusts O

Poor Ventilation S

Other Atmospheric Hazards S

Comments Regarding "Fumes" = Sewer gases

Comments Regarding "Mists" = Steam

Comments Regarding "Odors" = Chemicals, sewer gases

Comments Regarding "Gases" = Natural gases, sewer gases

Comments Regarding "Dusts" = Attics, crawl spaces

1. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - DEVICES: Safety glasses, rubber boots/gloves, hard hat, dust mask, welding mask/shield, hearing protection.

2. E. C. SUMMARY: Inside/Outside Work 2 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 Numbers encircled by () indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above.