Plumber

University of Agriculture Faisalabad•Fairbanks, AK

3d•$33•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), in partnership with the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) at Fort Wainwright, is seeking a full-time Plumber (Crafts & Trades 3, CT3) to join our skilled maintenance team. This position performs routine installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, domestic water, and sanitary drainage systems across Fort Wainwright facilities. The Plumber will inspect, install, maintain, and repair plumbing fixtures while planning and scheduling work orders, preventative maintenance, and multi-craft projects. The ideal candidate will have journeyman-level certification or equivalent experience with at least 15 years in the plumbing trade. Proficiency in reading blueprints, using hand tools, and following safety regulations is required. The role also involves coordination with multiple trades, effective communication skills, and computer literacy related to maintenance work order systems. Candidates must hold a valid Alaska Driver’s License and be able to obtain a State of Alaska Certificate of Fitness related to asbestos operations within six months. Experience in fire, water, and disaster damage remediation is beneficial. This position is part of the UAF Environmental Community Partnership with DPW at Fort Wainwright, supporting safe, efficient, and sustainable military infrastructure. This Plumber position is a critical part of the maintenance team under the Environmental Community Partnership between the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the Directorate of Public Works at Fort Wainwright. The role focuses on ensuring the reliable operation of plumbing and heating systems by performing skilled installation, repairs, and preventative maintenance. Working within a dynamic military facility environment, this position supports the safety, functionality, and sustainability of essential infrastructure, collaborating with multiple trades to meet the facility’s operational needs. To thrive in this role, applicants must possess comprehensive technical knowledge of plumbing systems, including installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, domestic water, and sanitary drainage systems. Extensive hands-on experience supported by journeyman-level certification or equivalent is essential. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong skills in reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and technical documents, enabling precise execution of complex tasks. They should excel at troubleshooting and problem-solving, applying analytical thinking to diagnose and resolve system issues efficiently. Effective communication skills—both written and verbal—are critical for coordinating with supervisors, team members, and other trades. The ability to plan, schedule, and prioritize work orders independently, while maintaining adherence to strict safety regulations, is key to managing workload successfully. Candidates must be adaptable to the evolving demands of a military facility environment, able to work under pressure, and committed to continuous learning, including obtaining necessary certifications such as the State of Alaska Certificate of Fitness for asbestos-related tasks. Strong teamwork, reliability, and professionalism are vital attributes to contribute to the overall mission of maintaining safe, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure.

Requirements

Journeyman level or equivalent certification in the plumbing trade
Minimum of 15 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have and always maintain a current valid Alaska’s Driver’s License to hold this position
U.S. Citizen
Must be able to obtain a CAC and access military installations
Must be able to obtain a State of Alaska Certificate of Fitness related to asbestos operations within six months
Proficiency in reading blueprints
Proficiency in using hand tools
Following safety regulations

Nice To Haves

Experience in fire, water, and disaster damage remediation

Responsibilities

Installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, domestic water, and sanitary drainage systems
Inspect, install, maintain, and repair plumbing fixtures
Plan and schedule work orders, preventative maintenance, and multi-craft projects
Coordination with multiple trades
Effective communication
Computer literacy related to maintenance work order systems