Plumber Cross Connection Specialist

Taxable Entity

ALUTIIQ OPERATIONS SERVICES LLC

Job Title

Plumber Cross Connection Specialist

Location

OK Tinker IAM 850 - Tinker AFB, OK 73145 US (Primary)

Category

Installation Maintenance and Repair

Job Type

Full-time

Typical Pay/Range

$41.24 per hour

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required:
None

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

Alutiiq Operations Services, LLC has an exciting opportunity for a Plumber Cross Connection Specialist supporting Tinker Air Force Base located in Oklahoma City, OK. The Plumber Cross Connection Specialist assembles, installs and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes, studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required, and sequence of installations. Conducts backflow prevention surveys and identifies potential cross connections of plumbing while holding the IAPMO active surveying certificate.

• Performs a variety of plumbing trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of domestic plumbing, pipe fittings, water heaters, water softeners, plumbing fixtures, and water drainage systems acccording to specifications, Air Force Regulations & Manuals, Unified Facility Codes and plumbing codes.
• Inspects structures to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe and locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors.
• Cuts openings in walls and floors or ceilings to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand tools and power tools, cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine, bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine, or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand.
• Assembles and installs valves, pipefittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic.
• Joins pipe by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints, fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking, installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains, and may weld holding fixtures to steel structural members.
• Utilizes building plans and working drawings and interprets technical manuals, shop directives. blueprints, sketches, diagrams, specifications, and verbal and written instructions.
• Responsible for completing logs documenting inspections. maintenance and repair information to include work performed and materials used and fills-out daily labor sheets on each assigned work order.
• Installs, repairs, maintains, and tests backflow preventors.
• Conducts comprehensive backflow cross-connection surveys through inspection of facilities to identify potential, actual, or physical connections between potable water and contaminated sources, ensuring safety regulations are met.
• Uses manometers to test/verify gas pressures.
• Install, test, repair, and maintain water softeners.
• Adheres to proper security practices, foreign object damage procedures and airfield driving regulations, as applicable.
• Operates motor vehicles in accordance with company vehicle policies and government base regulations/policies. Complies with applicable federal, state, USAF and OSHA environmental laws and regulations.
• Complies with Health and Safety rules and procedures; performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.
• Performs a variety of plumbing trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of domestic plumbing, pipe fittings, water heaters, water softeners, plumbing fixtures, and water drainage systems acccording to specifications, Air Force Regulations & Manuals, Unified Facility Codes and plumbing codes.
• Inspects structures to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe, and locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors.
• Cuts openings in walls and floors or ceilings to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand tools and power tools, cuts and threads pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine, bends pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine, or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand.
• Assembles and installs valves, pipefittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic.
• Joins pipe by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints, fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking, installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains, and may weld holding fixtures to steel structural members.
• Utilizes building plans and working drawings and interprets technical manuals, shop directives. blueprints, sketches, diagrams, specifications, and verbal and written instructions.
• Responsible for completing logs documenting inspections. maintenance and repair information to include work performed and materials used and fills-out daily labor sheets on each assigned work order.
• Installs, repairs, maintains, and tests backflow preventors.
• Conducts comprehensive backflow cross-connection surveys through inspection of facilities to identify potential, actual, or physical connections between potable water and contaminated sources, ensuring safety regulations are met.
• Uses manometers to test/verify gas pressures.
• Install, test, repair, and maintains water softeners.
• Adheres to proper security practices, foreign object damage procedures and airfield driving regulations, as applicable.
• Operates motor vehicles in accordance with company vehicle policies and government base regulations/policies. Complies with applicable federal, state, USAF and OSHA environmental laws and regulations.
• Complies with Health and Safety rules and procedures; performs work in a manner that enhances the safety of the work environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma. or equivalency.
• Must possess ASSE 5110 backflow prevention assembly testers certification.
• Has current active ASSE 5120 cross connection control surveyor certification.
• Valid Oklahoma Plumbers Journeyman's license.
• Currently hold a valid state driver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof of valid Insurance.
• Minimum three (3) years' plumbing experience at the journeyman level.
• Must obtain and maintain all necessary licenses/IDs/certifications.
• Ability to solve problems and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to adapt to changes in technology and applicable facility/infrastructure codes and standards.
• Familiarity with facility/infrastructure codes and standards, as applicable.
• Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional & courteous manner in diverse situations.
• Proficiency and knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools.
• Demonstrated working ability to read, write and speak and understand English.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Five (5) years' plumbing experience at the journeyman level.
• Military experience.
• Previous experience working on a military installation
• Familiarity with military-specific facility/infrastructure codes and standards, as applicable.

Pay rate: $41.24 per hour

Afognak Native Corporation and Afognak's direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates to include Alutiiq, LLC; Afognak Commercial Group, LLC; Alutiiq Professional Consulting, LLC; and each of their respective domestic and foreign, direct and indirect subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures and affiliates are equal opportunity employers that do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (collectively, "Protected Status").

The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law.

Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client-customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company's Career page.