Journeyman Licensed Plumber

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation; Blackstone (VA); On-site; USD 45,585 - 64,925; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation is seeking a skilled Journeyman Licensed Plumber for a critical role in Blackstone, Virginia. This position involves assembling, installing, and repairing plumbing systems according to specifications. Ideal candidates will possess a journeyman plumber’s license and have four years of experience.

The role offers a competitive pay rate of $40.11 per hour along with comprehensive benefits including medical and retirement plans. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance and maintain flexibility for on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience as a journeyman.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Experience in emergency repairs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install and repair pipes, fittings and fixtures.
• Inspect structures to locate obstructions.
• Join pipes using screws, bolts or fittings.

Skills

Journeyman Plumber License

Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance

Backflow certification

Education

Formal apprenticeship or equivalent training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), your work goes beyond the job description—it becomes part of a purpose-driven legacy. Our continuous commitment to growth directly contributes to the strength, resilience, and future of the communities we serve. Every milestone we achieve helps fund programs, expand services, and create lasting value for the Tribe, making each success a shared one.

For more than 35 years THTBC and its subsidiaries have delivered mission-critical services to federal clients globally. From logistics and information technology to cybersecurity and facilities operations, we are united by a single purpose: to generate meaningful economic opportunity and sustainable growth for the Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska.

Together We Grow – One Mission, One Team – With a Commitment to Serve

Job Title: Journeyman Licensed Plumber

Work Location: Blackstone, VA

Labor Category: Non-Exempt | CBA

Clearance Level: Secret

Pay Rate: $40.11 per hour

Health & Welfare: $8.00 per hour

Hours: 2nd shift - Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:45 PM

Shift Assignments are at the discretion of site management:

• 1st shift - base hourly rate.
• 2nd shift - base hourly rate plus a 5% shift differential.
• 3rd shift - base hourly rate plus a 10% shift differential.

About the Role

The Plumber, Maintenance assembles, installs and repairs pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems at FASTC, according to specifications and plumbing codes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Studies 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 and locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors.
• Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand tools and power tools, cuts and threads pipe, 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 and bending it by hand.
• Assembles and installs valves, pipefittings, and pipes composed of metals, such as iron, steel, brass and lead, and nonmetals, such as glass, clay, and plastic.
• Joins pipe by use of screws, bolts, fittings, solder, plastic solvent, and caulks joints, fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking, installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as sinks, bathtubs, water heaters/tanks, garbage disposals, and dishwashers.
• Replace washers in leaky faucets, mending burst pipes, opening clogged drains, and may weld holding fixtures to steel structural members.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• In general, the work of the plumber requires training and experience acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
• Journeyman Plumbers license for the state of Virginia or reciprocity state.
• Four (4) years’ experience as a journeyman.
• Backflow certification preferred.
• Has responsibility of being available on twenty-four (24) hour call to facilitate emergency repairs to equipment that is critical to operation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record, in accordance with company policy, to operate vehicles or equipment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physical Effort and Working Conditions: In performing the required work, it is required to have the ability to climb ladders and scaffolding, do a lot of walking, use every kind of hand tool, work in hazardous positions, carry heavy tools, (maximum 100 pounds), and knock holes in concrete may be subject to electrical shock, burns and injuries to the eye and lungs from refrigerant gases, quick variations of temperature, exposure to acids and fumes, falls, cuts and bruises from hand tools and by working in cramped quarters.
• Ability to perform duties under adverse weather conditions outside work in winter, summer, rain, sleet, and snow and on uneven terrain – side hills and slopes.
• Must be able to work alternate and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet the customer's mission requirements, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to perform on-call duties when necessary and report to work within the required timeframe from notification.

US Pay Range: $40.11 - $40.11 USD

Why Us?

At Tlingit Haida Tribal Business Corporation (THTBC), our work goes beyond delivering exceptional services—we are driven by a mission to create meaningful impact. When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values purpose, performance, and people.

We offer the opportunity to work in dynamic, fast-paced environments where your contributions directly impact mission success. Our teams are built on collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence, ensuring you are supported while being challenged to grow.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• TRICARE Supplemental
• Critical Illness insurance
• Company-Paid Life and Short-Term Disability insurance
• Optional Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Seminars

For union represented positions, benefits and leave are provided in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Pre-Employment Screening

All candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and 5-panel drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you have a disability or medical condition and require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please notify the designated recruiter so we can provide appropriate assistance.