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 Plant

Coffee 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.
• •Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
• •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.
• •Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.

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 PPE, respiratory protection, asbestos, and other safety programs.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• •Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• •Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• •21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• •Optional short and long-term disability
• •Term life insurance
• •Fully paid retirement program
• •Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• •Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• •And more

About the Process – What to Expect

• •After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
• •Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
• •The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
• •Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholder