Plumber 3 - Washington, D.C.

M.C. Dean; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,348 - 61,647; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

A leader in engineering and technology solutions is seeking a skilled plumber in Washington, D.C. The role requires a minimum of 8 years of experience and a valid journeyman plumber's license. Responsibilities include assembling, installing, and maintaining plumbing systems, as well as performing maintenance on plumbing equipment. This position also demands physical strength, with the ability to lift heavy objects and work at heights. Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years relevant experience.
• Must have a valid journeymen plumber's license.
• Must be U.S. Citizenship eligible for classified info access.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, modify, and repair plumbing systems.
• Maintain and upgrade plumbing equipment and piping.
• Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on plumbing equipment.

Skills

Pipefitting

Steam fitting

Sprinkler systems

Physical strength

Ability to work at heights

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Plumbing equipment

Job description

Location: United States, D.C., Washington

Posting date: Mar 04, 2026

Overview

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values‑agility, expertise, and trust‑we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Clearance Requirement

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ability to obtain & maintain HSPD & Secret, preferred HSPD-12 & Secret Active.

License/Certification Requirement

• Must be certified/licensed in pipefitting, steam fitting or sprinkler systems and have a valid journeymen plumber's license.
• Master's Plumber's license issued by Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission preferred.
• Backflow Certified, highly preferable, or eligible and willing to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assembly, installations, modifications, and reparations of all pipes and plumbing systems.
• Maintains and upgrades plumbing equipment and piping.
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance on all plumbing-related equipment.
• Reports to the Shift Operating Engineer.
• Responsible for maintaining and upgrading plumbing equipment, piping, etc.
• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on all plumbing related equipment.
• Other responsibilities include but are not limited to, installing and/or repairing various plumbing equipment (water heaters, drinking fountains, toilets, sinks, etc.) throughout the facility.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a minimum of 8+ years relevant experience and a High School diploma or GED.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; ability to obtain & maintain HSPD & Secret, preferred HSPD-12 & Secret Active.
• Must be certified/licensed in pipefitting, steam fitting or sprinkler systems and have a valid journeymen plumber's license.
• Master's Plumber's license issued by Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission preferred.
• Backflow Certified, highly preferable, or eligible and willing to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Desired / Advantageous Qualifications

• Master's Plumber's license issued by Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission preferred.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset

  Abilities

  • The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
  • Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
  • Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
  • Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
  • Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
  • May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
  • Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
  • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
  • See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

  Pay Range

  USD $38.00 - $44.75 / Yr.