Plumber – Kodiak, AK

Plumber

Department: Plumber
Location: Kodiak, AK

NIKA is hiring for a Plumber to support a base operations support services contract at USCG Base Kodiak, AK! 

Named a “Top Workplace” by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment. We work with governments to operate and manage their real property. Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities.

At NIKA, you’ll be excited to come to work each day. This position comes with a competitive salary package that includes health/dental insurance, 401(k), bonus programs, and many other perks.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Repair and maintain plumbing
Replace washers in leaky faucets, mend burst pipes, and open clogged drains using specialized equipment
Assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, and pipe composed of metal, pvc, fiberglass and vitrified clay
Join pipe by use of bolted flanges, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulk joints
May bend pipe to required angle using pipe-bending tool
Fills pipe system with water or air and read pressure gauge to determine if system is leaking
Install and repair plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, and water softeners
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Licensed Journeyman Plumber
Minimum of 5 years of experience in plumbing
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted
Use of hands, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and walking
Prolonged periods of sitting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting, or stooping
Climbing ladders and entering confined spaces
Lifting and adjusting heavy objects, contact with sharp, hot and/or very cold supplies and equipment
May spend long hours in awkward positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain
Work both indoors and outdoors in various temperatures (some extreme) and weather conditions
May also encounter potential poisons and gases that could cause injury or illness
Sensory demands include exposure to the smells associated with sewer and water
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

NIKA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, NIKA takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.