Plumber, Journeyman Licensed - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Subsidiary: T & H Services

Job Title: Plumber (Journeyman Licensed)

Shift:1st Shift – Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 2:45pm

Work Location: Blackstone, VA

Labor Category: Non-Exempt l CBA

Clearance Level: Secret

Travel Requirement: N/A

Pay: $37.54/hr

Health and Welfare: $7.00/hr up to 40 hours per week to be used towards benefit premiums

Shift Assignments are at the discretion of site management:

• 1st shift will be paid the base hourly rate.
• 2nd shift will be paid the base hourly rate of $37.54 per hour plus a 5% shift differential.
• 3rd shift will be paid the base hourly rate of $37.54 per hour plus a 10% shift differential.

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), your work goes beyond the job description—it becomes part of a purpose-driven legacy. Our continuous commitment to growth directly contributes to the strength, resilience, and future of the communities we support. Our growth fuels programs, services, and lasting value for the Tribe, making every success a shared one.

For over 35 years THTBC and its subsidiaries has delivered essential services to federal clients across the globe. Whether supporting logistics, information technology, cyber security, or facilities operations, we are united by a shared mission: to create meaningful economic opportunity and growth of the Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska.

Together We Grow – One Mission, One Team – With a Commitment to Serve

Scope of Work:

The Plumber, Maintenance assembles, installs and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems at FASTC, according to specifications and plumbing codes.

Responsibilities:

• Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required, and sequence of installations.
• Inspects structure 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 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.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance prior to start.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• In general, the work of the plumber requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
• Journeyman Plumbers license for the state of Virginia or reciprocity state.
• Four (4) years’ experience as a journeyman.
• Backflow certification preferred.
• Has responsibility of being available on twenty-four (24) hour call to facilitate emergency repairs to equipment that is critical to operation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record, in accordance with company policy, to operate vehicles or equipment as required for the position.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Physical Effort and Working Conditions: In performing the required work, it is required to have the ability to climb ladders and scaffolding, do a lot of walking, use every kind of hand tool, work in hazardous positions, carry heavy tools, (maximum 100 pounds), and knock holes in concrete may be subject to electrical shock, burns and injuries to the eye and lungs from refrigerant gases, quick variations of temperature, exposure to acids and fumes, falls, cuts and bruises from hand tools and by working in cramped quarters.
• Must be able to perform duties under adverse weather conditions (extreme cold / heat, etc.). Outside work in winter, summer, rain, sleet, and snow and on uneven terrain – side hills and slopes.
• Must be able to work alternate and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the customer's mission requirements, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to perform on-call duties when necessary and report to work within the required timeframe from notification. 

All candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include but is not limited to a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and a 5-panel drug test, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Benefits:

We offer a flexible benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, TRICARE Supplemental, critical illness coverage, employee discounts, wellness seminars, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, optional long-term disability, paid leave, a 401(k) plan, and identity theft protection to support your health and financial well-being. For represented positions, the benefits and leave offered will be as defined under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you have a disability or medical condition and need reasonable accommodation, please inform the designated recruiter during the hiring process.