Plumber II (Journeyman)

Tessera•Oak Harbor, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Tessera is seeking an experienced, hardworking Plumber II with a positive attitude to work at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, Washington. This is a full-time, non-exempt, day-shift position represented by IUOE, Local 302. Compensation is $55.60 per hour. The Plumber II tests, certifies, and repairs backflow assemblies; maintains, repairs, and inspects medical gas piping; and installs, repairs, modifies, removes, and replaces plumbing equipment and components across water, sewer, pool, gas, air, steam, and related systems. The role includes clearing drain and sewer blockages, maintaining fixtures and hot-water systems, connecting plumbing and related equipment, and performing scheduled maintenance. Work must comply with applicable codes, manufacturer requirements, and environmental protection requirements, with installations and repairs properly sized, aligned, supported, and graded. The position requires at least five years of plumbing experience, a Washington state Journeyman Plumber (PL01) license, and a Washington state Backflow Assembly Tester (BAT) certificate. A medical gas pipe endorsement is preferred. Employees must be able to use plumbing tools and equipment, follow maintenance instructions, diagnose systems, and complete repairs. The role has physical demands including lifting and moving up to 50 pounds and may involve prolonged standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, reaching, repetitive motion, and climbing stairs or in and out of a vehicle. A valid state driver's license, eligibility for Tessera's insurance coverage, applicable security clearances, and installation access are required. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; life and short-term disability insurance; a $7.30-per-hour health and welfare benefit; flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care; 11 paid federal holidays; 10 paid vacation days accrued at the start of employment; paid sick leave; potential shared-earnings bonuses; tuition assistance after one year and potential scholarships for qualified dependents; professional development, certifications, and training; a Verizon wireless discount; an Employee Assistance Program; a wellness program; and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility. Tessera is a national nonprofit government contractor committed to creating opportunities for people with disabilities and veterans with disabilities and providing a safe, respectful, inclusive work environment. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and accommodations are available during recruitment.

Requirements

At least five years of plumbing experience.
Washington state Journeyman Plumber (PL01) license.
Washington state Backflow Assembly Tester (BAT) certificate.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and appliances required to install, maintain, and repair plumbing fixtures and pipes.
Ability to follow maintenance instructions, service and diagnose systems, and complete repairs.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and performing duties such as reaching, kneeling, walking, standing, repetitive motion, and climbing as required.
Valid state driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera's insurance.
REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative for access to the federal military installation.
Ability to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
Successful completion of the required background check and E-Verify process.

Nice To Haves

Medical gas pipe endorsement.

Responsibilities

Test, certify, and repair backflow assemblies.
Maintain, repair, and inspect medical gas piping, and assist third-party inspectors.
Maintain, repair, install, inspect, remove, replace, and modify plumbing equipment and components for water, sewer, swimming pools, inert gas, natural gas, air vacuum, compressed air, steam, and POL systems.
Clear blockages from interior and exterior drain lines and sewers within five feet of buildings, as well as floor drains, fan coil units, air handling units, stacks, vents, and storm drainage systems.
Adjust, repair, or replace leaky joints, faucets, outlets, and related components to maintain plumbing and steam-fitting systems, including hot water, chilled water, potable water, compressed and vacuum air, valve, inert gas, and natural gas systems.
Install and repair domestic, industrial, and commercial hot water heaters, storage tanks, fixtures, plumbing equipment, and associated components.
Install, replace, and connect water, air, natural gas, sewage, and storm-water fixtures and systems, including lines, fixtures, heaters, stoves, compressors, vehicle lifts, cooling towers, grease traps, drains, condensate and drip pans, and heating and cooling circulation systems.
Operate, clean, and maintain required tools and special equipment.
Perform scheduled maintenance on plumbing systems and fixtures.
Apply applicable code requirements and manufacturer specifications during installations, repairs, and maintenance.
Ensure installations, repairs, and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported, and graded, and meet environmental protection requirements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan.
Life and short-term disability insurance.
$7.30-per-hour health and welfare benefit.
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
11 paid federal holidays.
Accrual of 10 paid vacation days at the start of employment.
Paid sick leave.
Potential shared-earnings bonus.
Tuition assistance after one year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents.
Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities.
Verizon wireless discount.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees.