PLUMBER @ FACILITIES, 8 HRS, CL TEMP.

Spokane Public Schools Council

Spokane, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Affirmative Action, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Blueprints, Brazing, Collaborative Learning, Driver's License, Employee Benefits, Health Insurance, Health Plan, Heat Exchanger, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Plumbing, Maintenance Services, Organizational Skills, Piping, Plumbing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Pumps, Regulations, Resolve Customer Issues, Retirement Plan, Soldering, Team Player, Testing, Welding, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Spokane, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago

PLUMBER @ FACILITIES, 8 HRS, CL TEMP.

Salary

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Location

Facilities Building - Spokane, WA

Job Type

Please see Job Description

Job Number

PS25-06510

Department

Classified

Division

Plumbers and Steamfitters

Opening Date

05/08/2026

Closing Date

5/21/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Description

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, youll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.

Provide a service of installation, repair, and maintenance of all plumbing requirements throughout the district facilities for the purpose of maintaining an environment that is safe for staff, the community, and the education of students.

  • Hours/Day: 8
  • Temporary Role through: August 31, 2026
  • Daily Start/End times: Day Shift, Exact times TBD
  • Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
  • Benefits--Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
  • Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
  • Often, positions have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements (if applicable) as negotiated.

SALARY: LEVEL 7 on the Plumbers and Steamfitters Salary Schedule. Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar permanent position within a Washington State public school. DOWNLOAD SALARY SCHEDULE

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine maintenance of all general plumbing items which include fire sprinkler systems, sewage, grease and clay traps, domestic hot water systems, various types of kitchen equipment, heat exchanger coils, etc., as required.
  • Install valves, vacuum breakers, pumps, faucets, and any other components that are considered to be part of a plumbers trade.
  • Install cast iron, copper, or plastic waste lines according to plumbing codes.
  • Read and interpret plans, blueprints, and sketches; construct, lay out, or plan piping assemblies with respect to walls, structures, and other obstructions.
  • Inspect and diagnose malfunctions, repair, maintain, and test plumbing systems as required.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and test backflow devices. Remove and replace or install all types of plumbing fixtures such as sinks, drinking fountains, kitchen equipment, lavatories, water closets, etc.
  • Construct various types of pipe joints for high or low pressure systems including threading, brazing, soldering, welding, or leadpiping of joints.
  • Observe safety rules and regulations.
  • Perform related duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
  • Valid Washington State plumbers license.
  • Journeyman plumber having completed recognized apprenticeship program or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and follow plans and blueprints.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform routine plumbing maintenance.
  • Demonstrated safety record.
  • Ability to carry out directions with minimum supervision.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of uniform plumbing code.
  • Demonstrated ability to relate and work effectively with a diverse group of co-workers and staff in a courteous, professional, and confidential manner.
  • Demonstrated skills in written and oral communication.
  • Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record required.
  • Relates positively to youth and adults of varying socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Valid Backflow Assembly Tester (BAT) certificate or the ability to obtain a certificate within six months of hire date.

Additional Information

  • Work Schedule - Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.

  • Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays - Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement Collective Bargaining Agreementsas negotiated.

  • Benefits Highlights:

  • The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position).

  • Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).

  • Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.

  • School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension.

  • Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District's plan manager, OMNI.

  • See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/salaries-and-benefits

  • A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees

Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer.

The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

  • Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
  • Section 504 Coordinator: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284

Other district contacts:

  • ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, StephanieB@spokaneschools.org 509.354.5993
  • Affirmative Action Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
  • Equal Opportunity Officer: Jodi Harmon, JodiH@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7344
  • Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Melanie Smith, MelanieSm@spokaneschools.org 509-354-7284

Address: 200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282

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Follow this link to find out about all the great benefit options you have as an employee of Spokane Public Schools: - https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/payroll-benefits

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Do you have a valid Washington State plumbers license?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Are you a Journeyman plumber having completed a recognized apprenticeship program or equivalent?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you have a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record?

  • Yes
  • No

04

Do you have a valid Backflow Assembly Tester (BAT) certificate or the ability to obtain a certificate within six months of hire date?

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer Spokane Public Schools

Address 200 N Bernard

Spokane, Washington, 99201

Phone 5093547265

Website http://www.spokaneschools.org

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