Job Information

Open to the general public, Plumbers and Pipefitters (Local 367) members, and any current Municipal Employees.

This position is represented by the Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local 367, and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility

HOURS OF WORK: 4/10s - Monday to Thursday / Tuesday to Friday - 6:00 am to 4:30 pm

LOCATION: 325 E 94th Court

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Applicants shall be referred and considered for this position in the order as follows per the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

Example of Duties

Under general supervision performs the full range of carpentry duties, including residential, commercial, and industrial carpentry; woodworking, metal working, drywall, windows, doors, insulation, flooring, cabinetry, concrete work, painting (painting on an incidental basis and not to exceed 48 hours in any 30 day period), and finishing. Performs preventive maintenance work on utility buildings and facilities. Requires familiarity with basic utility operations, as this position is exposed to all aspects of water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection processes. Performs facility snow plowing in the winter and landscaping in the summer. Utilizes a basic working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems to work with other skilled trades to troubleshoot and repair a variety of utility equipment and facilities. Uses a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to schedule, track, and perform maintenance duties. Reviews and interprets plan sets and other drawings and prepares materials estimates. Perform other duties as assigned.

Participate in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU’s disaster plan matrix, which defines each employee’s potential duties and responsibilities. This may include 12-hour work shifts, which may continue for 72 hours or more, starting at any time an event might occur, 7 days a week, 24 hours per day.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent, and five (5) years of journeyman level experience. 

OR 

High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent, and completion of a certified apprenticeship/technical training program from an industry recognized technical training institution (union, university/college and/or trades), and three (3) years of journeyman level experience, to equal five (5) years of experience. 

Must posses and/or obtain:
 

• Satisfactory background check that includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire. 
   
• A valid State of Alaska Class A Commercial Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire. 
   
• Satisfactory drug screening at time of hire.