Plumber

  • City of Spokane
  • Spokane, Washington
  • Full Time
Performs journey-level skilled work in plumbing installation, maintenance and repair.
  • Assembles pipe sections, tubing or fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing, or welding equipment.
  • Installs pipe sections, fitting, valves, appliances or fixtures such as sinks, urinals, and toilets using hand or power tools.
  • Follows specifications and plumbing codes.
  • Inspects, repairs, or replaces pumps, valves and boiler systems, including swimming pool pumps.
  • Replaces defective equipment, mends broken pipes, and opens clogged drains.
  • Reads blueprints, plans, specifications, and building codes.
  • Monitors air and water pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.
  • Assesses damage and deterioration to determine maintenance or repair needs.
  • Selects work materials based on desired outcomes and price considerations.
  • Organizes, cleans and maintains shop and storage areas.
  • Changes replaceable tool attachments or equipment as needed.
  • Operates automotive vehicles; power and hand tools including but not limited to pipe threaders, welders, wrenches and saws; electrical and mechanical testing devices; and lift trucks and ladders.
  • Maintains records of job time and materials used.
  • Requests and may purchase tools and materials for work activities.
  • Performs related work or assists at less than skilled journey level in other trades as required.
Open Entry Requirements

Licenses and Certifications:
  • Possession of a journey-level plumber's license (PL01) as issued by the State of Washington.
  • Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.

Note : Employees in the Plumber classification may be compensated for additional duties as negotiated by labor and management.

Lift Requirement:

  • Job offer is contingent on passing a lift test.
  • Ability to lift pipes, fixtures and other plumbing materials weighing up to 80 lbs.

For information on what to expect with the hiring process, a test information guide, and frequently asked questions, please visit our website .

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.

Upon request, at time of application, City of Spokane will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory, or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.

EXAMINATION DETAILS:

The examination will consist of a supplemental questionnaire Training and Experience (T&E) Evaluation, with weights assigned as follows:

  • T&E 100%

The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked " QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online, at the time of application.

  • Copies of your college or university transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted) may be a required part of this application and will be used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications, as posted on the job announcement.
  • Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
  • Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
  • Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
  • "See Resume" or "See above," etc., and copy/paste from a previous answer are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.

Job ID: 487089405
Originally Posted on: 7/28/2025

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