Plumber

Job Overview

* This position is currently part of a proposal effort and is not guaranteed until the contract is awarded and the position is formally modified.
* Amentum is seeking a Plumber in the Williamsburg area of Virginia.

• Assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• Study building plans, working drawings, and blueprints to determine required work aids and installation sequence.
• Inspect structures to identify obstructions, locate and mark pipe positions, and create openings in walls and floors as needed.
• Cut, thread, bend, and join pipes made of metal and non‑metal materials, using hand tools, power tools, pipe cutters, cutting torches, pipe‑threading machines, and pipe‑bending machines.
• Install valves, pipe fittings, and multiple pipe types (iron, steel, brass, lead, glass, vitrified clay, plastic).
• Use screws, bolts, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks to join pipes; fill systems with water or air and read pressure gauges to detect leaks.
• Install and repair plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposals, dishwashers, and water softeners.
• Perform routine maintenance, preventive upkeep, and troubleshooting to prevent malfunctions and identify improvement opportunities.
• Respond to maintenance calls and perform repairs on residential and commercial sites.
• Prepare estimates, track man‑hours, materials used, and order items as needed; maintain detailed work reports.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and safety standards, including the Service Contract Act (SCA) and related health and welfare provisions.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3‑5+ years of professional plumbing experience in residential or commercial maintenance, installation, and repair.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Journeyman License in any state.
• Possession of or ability to obtain an active government‑issued clearance at time of application.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and local plumbing codes/regulations.
• Real r’s License.
• Physical capability to lift 50–75 lbs., work in confined spaces, stand or kneel for long periods, and navigate ladders.
• Basic decision‑making skills and independent judgment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team‑driven setting.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits: Hourly, overtime‑eligible position with potential health and welfare payment in addition to base hourly rate per SCA provisions. Hourly rate: $28–$40 (range may vary based on experience, qualifications, and market data).

Benefits Overview: Includes health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; retirement benefits (401(k) matching); educational reimbursement; parental leave; employee stock purchase plan; tax‑saving options; disability and life insurance; pet insurance. Benefits may vary by employment type, location, and agreements.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability, so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.