Plumber

Tessera•Anchorage, AK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Tessera is seeking an experienced and hardworking Plumber with a positive attitude to join their team. This role involves a wide range of plumbing duties, including testing and repairing backflow assemblies, maintaining, repairing, installing, inspecting, and modifying all plumbing equipment and components for various systems such as water, sewer, natural gas, and compressed air. The plumber will also be responsible for clearing blockages in drain lines and sewers, adjusting and repairing plumbing systems, installing and repairing hot water heaters and fixtures, and performing scheduled maintenance. Additionally, the position requires conducting winterization and de-winterization of facilities, ensuring all work complies with code requirements, and utilizing mobile maintenance devices for record-keeping. The role also involves operating company vehicles and equipment, maintaining PPE, and reading drawings and maps.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of plumbing experience required.
Alaska certificate of fitness required.
Personnel inspecting, testing, certifying, and making recommendations for corrective action for backflow preventers shall be certified per UG-2029-ENV and have a Backflow Assembly Tester (BAT) certificate for the State of Alaska.
Personnel performing maintenance on backflow preventers shall have a journeymen plumber's license.
A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.
Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

Nice To Haves

Municipality of Anchorage plumber license preferred.
State of Anchorage plumber license preferred (Journeyman level license preferred).

Responsibilities

Test, certify and repair backflow assemblies.
Maintain, repair, install, inspect, remove, replace, and modify all plumbing equipment and components for water, sewer, swimming pools, inert gas, natural gas, air vacuum, compressed air systems, steam, and POL equipment.
Remove blockage from drain lines, both interior and exterior sewers within contract lines of demarcation, floor drains, fan coil units, air handling units, stacks, vents, and storm drainage systems.
Adjust, repair or replace leaky joints, faucets and other outlets as necessary to maintain proper and efficient operation of all related plumbing and steam fitting systems including, but not limited to, hot water systems, chilled water systems, potable water systems, compressed and vacuum air systems, valves, inert and natural gas systems, and other associated systems, equipment and components.
Install and repair domestic, industrial and commercial hot water heaters, hot water storage tanks and plumbing fixtures, equipment and components, including commodes, urinals, kitchen and utility sinks, water fountains, frost-proof hydrants, showers, bathtubs, lavatories, shower pans, garbage disposals, dishwashers, fan and air handler coils, valves, pumps, and associated equipment and components.
Install or replace and connect water, air, natural gas, sewage and water/storm fixtures such as sewage lines, water closets, lavatories, showers, sinks, gas heaters, stoves, air compressor equipment, shop hydraulic vehicle lifts, cooling towers, grease traps, garbage disposals, dishwashers, floor drains, condensate and drip pans, circulation systems for heating and cooling systems, and associated equipment and components.
Perform scheduled maintenance on plumbing systems and fixtures.
Conduct winterization and de-winterization of facilities to prevent damage to systems and sub-systems.
Apply all code requirements during installations, repairs, and maintenance to include UMC and UPC.
Ensure all requirements are met as specified by the manufacturer of systems and fixtures.
Ensure all installations, repairs, and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported, and graded.
Ensure all installations, repairs, and maintenance meet environmental protection requirements.
Utilize mobile maintenance and inspection devices to maintain a record of all service and repair activities to include ultrasonic and thermography.
Must be able to operate company-provided vehicles, trailers, and lifts, gas and electric-powered small equipment.
Operate, clean, and maintain required tools and special equipment.
Must maintain and wear PPE as required.
Read and understand drawings, work plans, and maps.