Journeyman Plumber

**Polar Field Services, Inc.** in **Fairbanks, AK** is looking to hire a **full-time Journeyman Plumber** to maintain and repair plumbing systems at **Toolik Field Station**. Are you looking for work that's **exciting, unique, and difficult yet rewarding?** Do you want to **get off the beaten path** and **enjoy Alaska's wild beauty?** Would you like to **challenge yourself** and **expand your horizons?** If so, please read on **ABOUT POLAR FIELD SERVICES, INC.** We are a rare company. Since 1999, we've been taking our clients wherever they need to go, no matter how remote the location or challenging the conditions may be. We plan their expeditions, keep them safe in places that are anything but, and supply food, shelter, power, water, and waste removal. We then return the site to such a pristine condition no one would ever know we were there. We haven't been everywhere. Just a lot of places most people haven't. Our team is made up of skilled people who are passionate about supporting cutting-edge science and making a difference in our world. As thanks for their courage and hard work, we offer **excellent compensation** and **outstanding benefits**. We take our jobs seriously, but our company culture is **relaxed, dog-friendly, and casually dressed**. We are looking to add more adventurous souls to our team **A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER** As a seasonal Journeyman Plumber, you ensure that our remote research station remains safe and comfortable for the people living and working here. You maintain and repair existing indoor and outdoor plumbing systems and infrastructure as well as install a variety of fixtures and equipment. Meticulously, you install and repair valves and other control devices for appliances such as dishwashers, sinks, pumps, and toilets. You also install and maintain insulated piping for glycol and sewer transport. As needed, you deftly use various power and hand tools to get the job done. You maintain thorough and accurate documentation of all your work, making note of hours worked, materials used, and tasks performed. Working in Alaska, you can expect weather conditions to be a little extreme sometimes. However, you're up for the task and adapt your methods accordingly. This job can be challenging at times, but it doesn't beat the satisfaction you feel from helping others and successfully overcoming obstacles. **You take great pride in performing these essential duties and supporting "America's Arctic University"** **QUALIFICATIONS FOR A JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER** - Current Journeyman or Master Plumber license - 4+ years of diversified plumbing experience - Experience working with a variety of pipe materials and fittings such as copper, PEX, galvanized steel, black iron, glass-fiber reinforced epoxy (GRE), and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) - Knowledge about the Uniform Plumbing Code - Valid driver's license and ability to drive snowmobiles or other polar vehicles - High school diploma or equivalent Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester or Repairer certification would be preferred. Experience with hydronic piping systems would be a plus. Experience working in commercial or industrial facilities, as well as remote, cold, or polar environments, would be a bonus. Can you think on your feet and solve problems as they arise? Do you have strong planning and time management skills? Are you highly flexible and adaptable? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? Are you self-motivated and goal-oriented? Can you get along with people from different histories and cultures? If yes, you might just be perfect for this seasonal position **WORK SCHEDULE FOR A JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER** This seasonal position works a **varied schedule** depending on location, weather, and work requirements. Typically, you can expect to work **50 hours per week, Monday - Saturday**. When necessary, you might need to respond to emergencies outside of working hours. Deployments vary in length and usually occur between **April through September**. **ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?** Location: 99775