Job Purpose or Objective(s): You will complete trouble shooting, repairs and preventative maintenance on all types of plumbing, mechanical and industrial equipment. You will report to the Facilities Operations Manager or Director. Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm $25.69/ hour Primary Tasks: • You will assemble, install, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes. • Install and repair chilled water, steam, heat, water, gas, drainage, sewage, pumps, drinking fountains and other plumbing systems. • Trouble shoot plumbing problems and performs general maintenance and repairs for all boilers, hot water tanks, steamers, heaters and related items. • Operate reamers, threading discs, sewer tapes, pipe cutters, snakes and other plumbing equipment and hand tools. • Inspect joints, valves, pumps, boilers, heaters, sinks, commodes, tanks, valves and other plumbing system components to locate malfunctions and repairs, replaces and unstops clogs. • Study plans, drawings, specifications and work orders to determine work requirements and sequence of repairs and installations. • Plan, coordinate and complete work using staff, and outside contractors, new installations including alterations and modifications to existing infrastructure. • Inspect the work of outside contractors on behalf of Choctaw Nation. • Winterize facilities and assist with other tasks as assigned. • Other Task as assigned. Job Requirements: • Journeyman Plumbing License in the state of Oklahoma • Perform complex tasks of a more specialized nature which may frequently requiring independent analysis and decision-making tasks. • Read and understand mechanical and equipment drawings. • Present information either orally or in writing to other employees, supervisors, engineering personnel, and client representatives • 1 or more years of commercial plumbing experience working with piping up to 10". Job Identification: 19996 Job Category: Facilities and Maintenance Posting Date: 07/30/2025, 9:09 PM Job Schedule: Full time On-Site/Remote: On-Site
See More Details >>Becoming a pipefitter in Durant, OK, typically begins with an apprenticeship that combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years and require extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 89,141 pipefitters nationwide, with a median annual wage of $61,550. In Durant, OK, the average weekly wage for pipefitters is approximately $848, with experienced professionals earning over $972 per week. Trade schools, unions, and various platforms help aspiring pipefitters find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
