Plumber / Pipefitter

The role

This person will install, maintain, modify, and repair plumbing and utility systems. Work includes water, gas, sewage, and other utility services across various facilities.

What you will do

• Install, modify, maintain, and repair water, gas, sewage, and utility systems.
• Install and repair plumbing fixtures and equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, building plans, work orders, and sketches.
• Plan and lay out piping routes, openings, slopes, elevations, and equipment locations.
• Locate and tap mainlines and install piping, hangers, valves, fittings, and related components.
• Troubleshoot and repair leaks, blockages, and other plumbing system issues.
• Estimate labor, materials, and equipment needed to complete service work.
• Select appropriate tools, materials, and techniques.
• Use plumbing tools and equipment.
• Provide guidance and oversight to trainees or helpers when assigned.

Required qualifications

• Valid state driver's license
• Journeyman-level plumbing/pipefitting experience
• Experience working with water, gas, sewage, and utility systems
• Knowledge of plumbing installation, repair, and maintenance methods and techniques
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, schematics, and work orders
• Ability to independently plan and lay out piping systems and equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to use standard plumbing tools, equipment, and trade mathematics
• Ability to work independently
• Lifting up to 40 pounds independently
• Climbing ladders and scaffolding
• Working on rooftops, in equipment rooms, under buildings, and in confined spaces

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transportation expense account
• Employee assistance program

Before you apply

• Must participate in a rotating on-call schedule
• Must be able to report to the work site within two hours when on-call
• May be designated as essential personnel to report for duty during emergency situations

About the company

The Copper River Family of Companies is a collection of entities owned by the Native Village of Eyak, a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe. The companies deliver solutions and services to support client missions and facilitate economic advancement for the Tribe.