We are currently seeking experienced plumbers to join our National Projects team. Our crews work locally in various locations or travel to project sites throughout the country with a large volume of our work located in Southern Arizona. We also have active work opportunities throughout the rest of Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Florida, and elsewhere. Much of our work is federal, so employees have the opportunity to earn prevailing wages (Davis Bacon Act) based on their location. Responsibilities. • Take charge of all assigned work and maintain a sense of ownership of all scope on-site • Walk the site in an observant manner, taking note of hazards and, when appropriate, correcting them accordingly • Develop an awareness of the entire project to include other trade work • Communicate with fellow crew members, assigned foreman, and with public, customers, or adjacent trade crews when necessary • Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems and fixtures
See More Details >>About Us: When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you! Job Overview: Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes. Service, maintain, install, and test water, natural gas, sewer distribution mains including fire hydrants and wet, dry, deluge, backflow prevention, and pre-action fire suppression systems. Work Model: Onsite Responsibilities: Essential Duties & Job Functions: • Study 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. • Locate and mark position of pipes and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors, using ruler, spirit level and plumb bob. • Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand tools and power tools. • Cuts and threads pipes, 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 over block and bending it by hand. • Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, vitrified clay, and plastic, using hand tolls and power tools. • Join pipe by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and calk joints. • Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking. • Connect, install and repair plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners. • Repair and maintain plumbing by replacing washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, an opening clogged drains. • Locate, identify, and mark water, sewer, and natural gas systems to prevent damage during construction. • Repair or replace damaged and worn distribution system pipes, valves, and fittings. • Weld holding fixtures to steel structural members. • Reads utility meters and submit report to proper agency. • Use portable radios to communicate with supervisors, and service call desk. • Determines materials needed for repair work and prepares requisition. • Responsible for timely reporting of accidents, injuries, and hazardous situations. • Required to stay knowledgeable with the latest software programs such as NexGen, CEMS, etc. as well as any electronic devices to include computers, tablets, scanners, etc. • Perform all other work-related duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Mandatory: • Highschool graduate or equivalent. • Class C Texas driver's license. • Journeyman Plumbers’ Certificate from State of Texas. • Knowledge of hand and power tools. • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. • Obtain and maintain a National Agency Check (NACI). • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment. • Ability to understand and have working knowledge of hazardous, safety, and environmental warnings. • General knowledge of all maintenance and construction trades. • Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolds, and walkways, be able to complete assigned tasks in high or confined spaces. Preferred: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Computer proficiency. • Welding and brazing experience. • Master Plumbers license from the state of Texas. Reasonable Accommodation: CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any if its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com Equal Employment Opportunity: Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
See More Details >>Primary Responsibilities Position responsible for the installation, modification and repair of University plumbing and related systems, equipment and fixtures. Assists with plans, lay outs, and participates in and supervise plumbing work on job sites and in the shop. Estimates job labor and material costs, maintains records, requisitions materials, supplies and equipment. Must practice proper safety procedures, use personal protective devices and attend frequent safety and job training sessions. Other duties as assigned. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times. Position is Security Sensitive. After hours and weekend on-call availability required. Other Information Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing. Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/ The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu
See More Details >>Becoming a plumber typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 736,000 plumbers nationwide, with projections of a 6% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Del Rio, TX, earn an average of $563 per week, with an annual overtime average of $29,200. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring plumbers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $80,000 annually for experienced professionals.
