Plumber

This position is part of the UAF Environmental Community Partnership with DPW at Fort Wainwright, supporting safe, efficient, and sustainable military infrastructure.

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

May possess journeyman level certification. Requires apprentice level or other equivalent certification appropriate to the specific trade; with a minimum of three 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 have valid driver license or the ability to obtain one

Position Details:

This position is located on the Fort Wainwright base in Fairbanks, Alaska. This is a full-time, term-funded, non-exempt Local 6070 staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

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L6070 Regular (CR)

Local 6070 Generic Union

Job Description

All APPLICANTS

Current University of Alaska Local 6070 employees will be provided priority employment considerations for the first 5 days (December 15, 2025-December 20, 2025), when they meet the minimum qualifications for the posted position. Current University of Alaska Local 6070 employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the posting should apply before the review date. However, there is no requirement to be a Bargaining Unit Member in order to apply.

Applications must be received prior to 11:55 PM Alaska time on December 20, 2025, to be considered. Applications received after this time and date may not be considered for this position. To ensure consideration, please apply prior to the review date.

* If an adequate pool of applicants is not received at that time, applications will be reviewed by date received until the position is filled.

* This recruitment is Open Until Filled and successful submission of an application does not guarantee employment.

Salary Information: CT1 /Step 1 $ 25.66/hr. (See Article 9.2 in the L6070 Collective Bargaining Agreement, Wage Grade Schedule).

️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office at kjmetivier or

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is represented by the Alaska Higher Education Crafts & Trades Employees (L6070).

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at .

The University of Alaska ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination () against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is…