Plumber

Plumber – Open Until Filled
City of Portland, OR
Salary: $45.53 – $50.96 Hourly
Job Type: Regular
Job Number:

Location:

6437 SE Division St, OR
Bureau:
Portland Parks & Recreation
Closing: 4/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Appointment: Full-Time, Regular

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7 am–3:30 pm. Work schedule may be adjusted following the probationary period based on supervisory discretion and operational needs.

Work Location: In person at Mt Tabor Yard, 6437 SE Division Street, Portland, OR 97215

Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position.

Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

Union Representation: The District Council of Trade Unions, DCTU. To view this labor agreement, please . Applicants start at the entry salary rate. If you are a DCTU-represented employee, see the labor agreement for additional information or talk to your union representative.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

The City of Portland is seeking a skilled and dedicated Plumber to join our team. This position involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes, fittings, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution in various settings including, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. The ideal candidate will be proficient in repairing fixtures by repacking, reseating, or repairing valves, cutting and threading pipe, bending pipe, flaring and brazing copper tubing, testing valves, and other equipment.

Additional responsibilities include using jetting equipment, unclogging sewer lines and other plumbing piping systems, reading and interpreting blueprints and written instructions, and coordinating with supervisors on construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair projects. The position will require working alone during the work week and responding immediately to situations that involve unexpected leaks, broken pipes, and shutdown of equipment connected to piping systems.

As a Plumber, you will:

• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems in commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings.
• Repair fixtures by repacking, reseating, or repairing valves, cutting and threading pipe, bending pipe, flaring, and brazing copper tubing.
• Test valves and other equipment, using jetting equipment, unclog sewer lines and pipes.
• Read and interpret blueprints and written instructions.
• Coordinate with supervisors on construction, alteration, maintenance, and repair projects.
• Submit material and time estimates for various projects.
• Utilize plumbing tools and equipment such as manual and power pipe cutting and threading machines, sewer cleaners, propane torches, and hand tools, including drill motors, saws, chain pipe (snap) cutters, pipe, basin, strap, and torque wrenches.
• Clean, maintain, and repair power and hand tools.
• Maintain records, supplies, and equipment; determine materials needed; and follow all required safety procedures.

About the Bureau:

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the City’s diversity, equity, and inclusion values and to ensuring access to parks and services for all residents. We encourage applications from candidates with knowledge, ability, and experience working with diverse communities. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: