Plumber, Physical Plant; Wilsonville

Plumber, Physical Plant Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (Wilsonville) Oregon Department of Corrections

Initial Posting Date: 08/27/2026

Final date to receive applications: 09/07/2026

Agency:
Department of Corrections

Salary Range: $5,723 - $8,368

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Plumber, Physical Plant (Wilsonville)

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.

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.

• A valid Oregon Plumber's License. Be sure a copy of your license is attached to your application form.

• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License

• 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.

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…