Plumber Lead

Location: Anchorage, Alaska - Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift

Compensation: $55.54 - $55.54 per hour

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

This position is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2026.

Full-Time benefits of a Plumber Lead at Tessera include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• $13.13 per hour Health and Welfare Benefit

• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave

• Potential shared earning bonus

• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents

• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities

• Verizon wireless discount

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Tessera is seeking an experienced and dedicated Plumber Lead with a positive attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Review work assignments for the Plumbing, Gas Fitter, Welder, Pipefitter, and General Maintenance areas and determine individual or partner task functional approach/delivery.

• Ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner.

• Provide technical expertise with the Site Manager for in-house or subcontract accomplishment.

• Communicate and interact directly with the customer, informing the customer of unexpected or additional repairs and determining customer needs.

• Assign, coordinate, and track technicians' work assignments as well as reviewing work orders, monitoring the safety and well-being of employees, and documenting completed assignments.

• Review completed work for quality, completeness, and customer satisfaction.

• Responsible for plumbing-related work scheduling, quality control of outcome, and project closeout.

• Provide inspection of the structure to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of the structure resulting from the installation of pipe and locate and mark the position of the pipe and pipe connections, and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors. Determine the best application and process to install a wide variety of plumbing fixtures, connections, and plumbing transit systems.

• Communicate with work control to update the status of repairs and estimate completion dates.

• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints.

• Ensure completed work meets quality control standards.

• Make difficult diagnoses and suggest solutions and repairs to the customer.

• Communicate with the scheduler to update the status of repairs and estimate completion dates.

• Ensure quality service to meet the contract requirements.

• Ensure that QC inspections are corrected on time and followed up on.

• Conduct supply and equipment inventory of storage areas.

• Maintain, repair, install, inspect, remove, replace, and modify all plumbing equipment and components for water, sewer, swimming pools, inert gas, natural gas, air vacuum, compressed air systems, steam, and POL equipment.

• Remove blockage from drain lines, both interior and exterior sewers within contract lines of demarcation, floor drains, fan coil units, air handling units, stacks, vents, and storm drainage systems.

• Adjust, repair, or replace leaky joints, faucets, and other outlets as necessary to maintain proper and efficient operation of all related plumbing and steam fitting systems including, but not limited to, hot water systems, chilled water systems, potable water systems, compressed and vacuum air systems, valves, inert and natural gas systems, and other associated systems, equipment, and components.

• Install and repair domestic, industrial, and commercial hot water heaters, hot water storage tanks, and plumbing fixtures, equipment, and components, including commodes, urinals, kitchen and utility sinks, water fountains, frost-proof hydrants, showers, bathtubs, shower pans, garbage disposals, dishwashers, fan and air handler coils, valves, pumps, and associated equipment and components.

• Place and connect water, air, natural gas, sewage and water/storm fixtures to such as sewage lines, water closets, lavatories, showers, sinks, gas heaters, stoves, air compressor equipment, shop hydraulic vehicle lifts, cooling towers, grease traps, garbage disposals, dishwashers, floor drains, condensate and drip pans, circulation systems for heating and cooling systems, and associated equipment and components.

• Apply all codes to installations, repairs, and maintenance to include UMC and UPC.

• Ensure all requirements as specified by the manufacturer of systems and fixtures are met.

• Ensure all installations, repairs, and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported, and graded.

• Ensure all installations, repairs, and maintenance meet environmental protection requirements.

• Read and understand blueprints, work plans, and maps.

• Utilize mobile maintenance and inspection devices to maintain a record of all service and repair activities.

• Must be able to operate company-provided vehicles, trailers, and lifts, gas and electric powered small equipment.

• Must maintain and wear PPE as required.

Qualifications:

• Seven (7) years of direct commercial or industrial experience required.

• Three (3) years of mentoring and guiding a similar craftsman preferred.

• Municipality of Anchorage plumber license required.

• State of Anchorage journeyman level plumber license required.

• Alaska certificate of fitness required.

• Personnel inspecting, testing, certifying, and making recommendations for corrective action for backflow preventers shall have a Backflow Assembly Tester (BAT) certificate from the State of Alaska.

• Personnel performing maintenance on backflow preventers shall have a journeymen plumber's license.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.

• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.

• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• A valid state driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera's insurance.

• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

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*** Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act.

Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.

To Apply: Visit our website at www.tessera.org to complete an application.

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Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at

(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or emailrecruiting@tessera.org.