Plumber

About Company

The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders.

We are looking for a Plumber to join our team

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

• Troubleshoot, repair, replace and maintain all plumbing and its associated components, i.e. waterless urinals, eye washing/safety showers, floor drains, sinks, tubs, toilets, urinals, basins, faucets, lavatories, water fountains, showers, garbage disposals, etc.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace and maintain all water heaters (gas, electric, steam) and associated control and safety devices.
• Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand tools and power tools, cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine, bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe bending machine, or other means.
• Assembles and installs valves, pipefittings, and pipes composed of metals.
• Perform backflow preventer testing and repairs.
• Perform all functions with a professional demeanor and be customer oriented.
• Performs basic electrical wiring for water heaters, pumps and control devices.
• Plans and lays out work from blueprints, drawings, models, and verbal and written instructions.
• Performs tasks timely, accurately, and completely.
• Respond to emergency site maintenance as required.
• Performs on call and preventive maintenance duties.
• Coordinates with other trade and warehouse personnel in the identification of proper and correct materials, parts assemblies and requirements for a variety of requisitions necessary for the job/task.
• Performs periodic stock inventories to prepare material requisitions for replacement.
• Operates customer and company motor vehicles and/or other equipment in a safe manner.
• Performs various lower classified duties such as (but not limited to) file maintenance, workspace cleanup, maintain warehouse space and telephone answering as required.
• Supports and assists other department staff and trade groups as needed or directed.
• Adheres to the established safety and personnel policies and standard operating procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned including supporting CMMS and other departments.

Job Requirements

Mandatory:

• High school graduate or equivalent GED.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in the plumbing field and maintenance trade.
• Possess a valid Journeyman Plumbing license or equivalent.
• Possess a valid Backflow Prevention certificate.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety precautions and processes, i.e. PPE, lockout/tagout, etc.
• Ability to obtain Backflow Certification within 90 days of employment.
• Possess and maintain or obtain within 6 months and maintain the Hepatitis B vaccination.
• Extensive knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Extensive knowledge of applicable plumbing codes and standards.
• Familiarity with basic mathematical functions as required.
• Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.
• Ability to pass a pre-hire drug and background screen.
• Mature judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required intelligence community level clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work overtime and other shifts as needed.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds individually and team lift up to 75 pounds.