Job Summary A Maintenance Specialist - Plumbing will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing and heating systems within the state of Alaska. The ideal candidate should have a Journeyman Plumbers license and excellent service skills. This full-time position offers opportunities for career growth within the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities. Responsibilities • Ensure system functionality and safety • Maintain compliance with regulations
See More Details >>Job Summary The Journeyman Plumber maintains plumbing systems within Anchorage School District facilities, working a 4/10 schedule with weekends and holidays off. Responsibilities: • Installs, repairs, or replaces domestic and sanitary fixtures, grades sewer lines, and repairs and replaces piping and components of heating systems. • Uses experience and knowledge to perform third class boiler license work. • Works with water wells and water distribution. • Interprets and works from plans, prints, specifications, and established maintenance procedures. • Proficiently uses appropriate computer applications for assigned areas of responsibility. • Performs preventive maintenance on plumbing equipment. • Troubleshoots, analyzes, and repairs plumbing systems and installs new and replacement plumbing fixtures. • Corrects minor heat problems and makes heat adjustments. • Repairs, replaces, and certifies backflow preventers. • Orders material as required for assigned work. • Cleans pressure vessels as needed. • Unplugs sewer lines, lavatories, and water closets. • Thaws frozen water and sewer lines. • Routinely works at heights over 20 feet. • Works within established safety procedures. • Understands and carries out both oral and written instructions and writes reports. • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others. Requirements: • A high school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in a GED program. • Must possess a state of Alaska Journeyman Plumber certificate. • Must possess a Municipality of Anchorage Journeyman Plumber certificate. • The Anchorage School District requires that the selected applicant for this position be given a conditional offer of employment contingent upon successfully passing a post offer/pre-employment physical capacities assessment.
See More Details >>A state government agency in Alaska is seeking a Maintenance Specialist - Plumbing to manage installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing and heating systems. The role requires knowledge of plumbing codes and safety standards, as well as certifications such as the State of Alaska Plumber's Journeyman license. Responsibilities include troubleshooting gas and oil-fired systems and performing routine maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate should possess problem-solving skills and be capable of working in various conditions, including remote locations. #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>Becoming a plumber in Juneau, AK typically starts with a structured apprenticeship, combining 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 762,600 plumbers nationwide, with a median annual wage of $61,550, equivalent to $1,184 per week. In Juneau, AK, plumbers earn an average of $1,283 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $1,399 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring plumbers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
