Plumber, Physical Plant (Wilsonville)

Initial Posting Date:
10/12/2026
Application Deadline:
10/22/2026
Agency:
Department of Corrections
Salary Range:
$5,723 - $8,368
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Plumber, Physical Plant (Wilsonville)
Job Description:
Plumber, Physical PlantCoffee Creek Correctional Facility (Wilsonville)Oregon Department of Corrections
Are you looking to join a team of passionate professionals? Apply today and begin your career as a Plumber. This exciting employment opportunity is with the Oregon Department of Corrections at the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF) in Wilsonville, Oregon.
This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
About the Job – Your Role
The plumber coordinates, instructs, and trains skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled AIC (Adult in Custody) workers in the operation, maintenance, and repair of physical plant systems, equipment, and building structures within a correctional institution. The plumber also performs journey-level trade work.
Minimum Qualifications
A valid Oregon Plumber's License. Be sure a copy of your license is attached to your application form.
Special Qualifications
Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License
Requested Skills
Plumbing Installation & Replacement: Skilled in installing and replacing pipes, valves, drains, basins, tubs, faucets, lavatories, sinks, hydrants, water heaters, dishwashers, and other plumbing fixtures and equipment.
Plumbing Repair & Maintenance: Experienced in diagnosing and repairing pipe breaks, leaks, clogged drains, water pumps, water heaters, and other plumbing system issues.
Drain & Sewer Systems: Knowledgeable in cleaning, opening, maintaining, and troubleshooting drains, sewer lines, and related plumbing systems.
Steam & Gas Systems: Ability to install, maintain, and repair steam and gas systems while following applicable safety procedures and requirements.
EVAC System Maintenance: Experienced in maintaining EVAC systems and headworks, including pumps, vaults, superceptors, muffin monsters, tanks, floats, and grit disposal equipment.
Inspection, Testing & Reporting: Capable of performing monthly, quarterly, and annual EVAC system testing, maintenance, documentation, and reporting requirements.
Training & Instruction: Skilled in instructing and training workers on the safe and efficient use of plumbing tools, equipment, techniques, and procedures.
Safety & Security: Knowledgeable in maintaining a safe and secure work environment, including proper control of keys, tools, equipment, and contraband to help prevent escapes.
Supervision & Teamwork: Experienced in assisting with the supervision and direction of workers, responding appropriately to incidents, and maintaining professional boundaries.
Professionalism & Reliability: Demonstrates responsibility, integrity, teamwork, respect for others, adaptability to constructive change, and consistent attendance.
Application Information
In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
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As part of our selection process, we may require additional assessment stages, such as written exercises, to further evaluate candidates’ qualifications. Meaningful participation in these exercises is required for all applicants moving forward in the process. Failure to complete the required exercise(s) within the specified timeframe will result in disqualification from consideration. All candidates who successfully complete these screening stages and meet the necessary requirements will advance to the next stage in the selection process.
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Working Conditions
This position is located inside the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility. The position requires working in a variety of new and older buildings, including multiple floors, towers, walls, service tunnels, pipe and electrical chases, and tiered AIC housing, requiring frequent walking, stair use, and travel long distances throughout the facility; work may involve poor ventilation, high temperatures, limited lighting, uneven ground, rain, standing water, snow, ice, and other inclement weather conditions, as well as potential exposure to contaminants, sewer systems, storm drains, hot pipes, steam, boilers, boiler chemicals, asbestos, and lead-based paint. The position requires frequent lifting and carrying of light, medium, and heavy equipment and the use of hand and power tools, ladders, platforms, scaffolding, power lifts, and other equipment, while working independently or with employees and AIC workers as operational needs require and following all required PP