Plumber

Akima Facilities Operations is seeking a plumber to help on our client site in Concord California.

Responsibilities

+ Perform a variety of plumbing trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems according to plumbing code.

+ Cut openings in walls, floors, or ceilings to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings. Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals such as iron, steel, and copper, and nonmetals such as fiberglass, vitrified clay, and plastic by using power and hand tools.

+ Install and/or repair sinks, toilets, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, faucets and burst pipes. Opens clogged drains.

+ Study building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations. Inspect structures to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.

+ Cut and thread pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and threading machines. Bend pipe to required angle by use of bending machine or by hand.

+ Join pipe by use of threaded joints, flanges, fittings, solder, pro press, plastic solvent welds.

+ Fill pipe system with water/air and read pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.

+ Maintain and repair plumbing by performing such tasks as replacing washers in leaky faucets.

+ Use pipe locators to locate, identify, and mark sewer, and natural gas systems to prevent damage.

+ Responsible for the timely reporting of accidents, injuries, and "near miss" and hazardous situations.

+ Assist other trades and crafts personnel in their daily operations.

+ Works from blueprints, drawings, models, or verbal and written instructions.

+ Follows established safety procedures and utilize safety protective equipment and clothing pertaining to trades or skills.

+ Inspect and maintain both Fire Suppression systems and Backflow prev enters.

+ Ensures proper housekeeping practices are observed.

+ Operate Company motor vehicles and/or other equipment.

Qualifications

+ Must be a US Citizen.

+ Must possess a HS Diploma or GED.

+ Must successfully complete a background check to include criminal and credit and obtain a government clearance.

+ Must be able to pass a pre-employment Drug Test.

+ Must possess 5+ years' experience at Journeyman plumber level.

+ Must have a valid driver's license

Desired

Qualifications:

+ Trade or tech school highly preferred.

+ Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester training certified.

+ Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair and Maintenance Training certified.

Job

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$38.96

Health & Welfare

$5.09

Benefits

SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at  or  (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).