Ft Bliss - Plumber

Yulista Holding, LLC; Fort Bliss (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Tunista Operations Support Services LLC is seeking an experienced industrial plumber for on-site hospital facilities at Fort Bliss, TX. The role focuses on medical gas piping, backflow prevention, and water systems, ensuring NFPA 99 and ASSE 6010 compliance.

You will support inspections, maintenance, and documentation using DMLSS/LogiCole, with involvement in cost estimates for service orders and after-hours responses.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time, progressively responsible plumbing maintenance experience.
• Completion of a formal plumber apprenticeship.
• Preferred healthcare or regulated industrial environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, test and maintain medical gas piping per NFPA 99 and ASSE 6010.
• Conduct system integrity checks and leak detection for critical gas delivery.
• Maintain domestic water, hydronic heating and chilled water systems.
• Inspect, repair and certify backflow prevention assemblies.
• Prepare cost estimates for plumbing modifications and service orders.

Skills

Five years plumbing experience

Journeyman Plumber License (Texas)

Medical Gas Systems Certification (AS?

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Formal plumber apprenticeship completion

Tools

DMLSS/LogiCole

NICET II certification

Job description

Tunista Operations Support Services LLC Regular Primary Function

Responsible for the advanced technical installation, maintenance, and repair of the hospital’s plumbing infrastructure, with a specialized focus on Medical Gas systems, backflow prevention, and water-based systems. This role is integral to ensure that all systems meet or exceed the stringent standards set by NFPA 99, ASSE, OSHA, and The Joint Commission (TJC). The successful candidate supports the WBAMC mission by ensuring the integrity of medical facility infrastructure through the use of DMLSS/LogiCole for work order execution and by assisting in the development of estimates for service orders.

Essential Duties

• Install, inspect, test, and maintain medical gas piping and associated equipment in strict compliance with NFPA 99 and ASSE 6010.
• Conduct regular system integrity checks and leak detection to ensure uninterrupted delivery of gases critical to patient care.
• Maintain and repair air, gas, water, and sewer pipes, fittings, and fixtures throughout inpatient units, surgical suites, and laboratories.
• Perform system upgrades and modifications to accommodate new construction or facility alterations.
• Inspect, maintain, repair, and certify backflow prevention assemblies to protect potable water systems.
• Maintain domestic water, hydronic heating, and chilled water systems to ensure consistent hospital performance.
• Ensure all work adheres to TJC, and NFPA standards.
• Maintain detailed service logs and comprehensive documentation for inspections and compliance audits via DMLSS/LogiCole.
• When required, assist in estimating costs and materials for plumbing modifications or alterations to support the facility service order process.
• Respond promptly to urgent issues (leaks, blockages) to minimize operational downtime.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with OSHA rules, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and established Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA).
• Coordinate with safety and infection control teams to ensure all activities meet hospital hygiene and ICRA requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of welding, brazing, and soldering; ability to work from blueprints, schematic diagrams, and specifications.
• Ability to identify root causes for malfunctions and determine requirements for additional equipment or modifications.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 90 lbs (e.g., pumps) and lift 40 lbs overhead.
• Ability to crawl in interstitial spaces and distinguish sounds to identify leaks or motor problems.
• Must be able to discern colors to work on color-coded valves and electrical wiring.

Required Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Five years of full-time, progressively responsible experience in commercial or industrial plumbing maintenance work.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program as a plumber.
• (Preferred): Two years of experience in a healthcare or regulated industrial environment.

Licenses and Certifications

• High School Diploma/GED or higher education.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Journeyman Plumber’s License (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners).
• (Preferred): Medical Gas Systems Certification (ASSE 6010 or equivalent) required.
• (Preferred): Backflow Testing Certification within the first 12 months of employment.
• (Preferred): Water based NICET II certification
• Familiarity with NFPA 99, TJC, and OSHA standards.

Work Environment

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures ranging from 10°F to 120°F. Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and respirators when working with hazardous chemicals or gases. Must be physically able to work in confined spaces, such as ductwork and crawl spaces, and on ladders or scaffolds up to 40 ft. Must pass a background check for military installation access. Availability for on‑call rotation and after‑hours emergency response is required.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non‑work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non‑discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

About Yulista

Thank you for your interest in Yulista! As you get to know Yulista, you’ll discover that we encompass many subsidiaries, each offering unique and specialized capabilities within their respective fields. All our subsidiaries operate cohesively under the overarching Yulista umbrella. This allows us to leverage combined strengths, foster collaboration across diverse expertise areas, and provide comprehensive solutions to our customers. Since 2002, Yulista has leveraged our technical expertise to maintain aircraft and ground vehicles, advance aerospace technology and missile defense, support national security, and sustain base and maritime operations. In a fiercely competitive market, our agile teams embrace complex challenges, delivering mission‑critical solutions. Yulista has been a trusted and preferred partner for mission‑ready clients, renowned for consistently providing innovative expertise that drives success. Our greatest strength lies in the passion and commitment of our men and women who strive to make the impossible possible.