Plumber

Location: Anchorage Alaska Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time Day Shift

Compensation: $50.49 - $50.49 per hour

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

This position is contingent upon contract award with an anticipated start date of August 25 2026.

Full-Time benefits of a Plumber at Tessera include:

• Medical Dental Vision 401(k) retirement plan Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• $13.13 per hour Health and Welfare Benefit

• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

• 11 paid federal holidays accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment paid sick leave

• Potential shared earning bonus

• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents

• Professional development certifications and training opportunities

• Verizon wireless discount

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an engaging wellness program

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture our core values - Inclusion Partnerships Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking an experienced and hardworking Plumber with a positive attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of plumbing experience required.

• Municipality of Anchorage plumber license preferred.

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

• 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 plumbers license.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• May be required to reach kneel walk stand and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.

• Work may require repetitive motion reaching lifting kneeling and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time climbing in and out of a vehicle and up and down stairs may also be required.

• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• A valid state drivers license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tesseras insurance.

• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

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*** Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act.

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Tessera is a national non-profit government contractor that is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture our Core Values Diversity Partnership Commitment Integrity and Quality and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation or support please contact us at

ext. 349 or email.