Plumber

Job Description

Job Description

Akicita Federal is hiring Plumbers to maintain and repair critical plumbing infrastructure supporting veteran healthcare facilities for the Central Alabama VA Healthcare System in Montgomery, AL. These roles directly support the daily operation of VA medical campuses, ensuring safe and functional plumbing systems for veterans and clinical staff. You will work a consistent Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM–4:30 PM) alongside a skilled trades team serving two VA campuses.

- Test joints, piping, and fixtures for leaks and pressure integrity across medical facility plumbing systems

- Install, repair, and replace valves, fittings, and piping components to maintain uninterrupted facility operations

- Inspect and test piping systems following repairs, alterations, or new installations to verify code compliance and functionality

- Disassemble, diagnose, and repair damaged pipe sections or fabricate replacement components as needed

- Repair and replace toilets, sinks, and other plumbing fixtures throughout active healthcare facilities

- Conduct routine inspections of piping, fittings, and connections to identify and address wear or defective parts proactively

- Operate hand and power tools common to the plumbing trade safely and in accordance with facility protocols

- Demonstrated hands-on experience in commercial or institutional plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair

- Proficiency with hand and power tools standard to the plumbing trade

- Ability to inspect, test, and troubleshoot piping systems, valves, fixtures, and fittings

- Experience repairing and replacing toilets, sinks, and related plumbing fixtures

- Ability to work on-site five days per week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM–4:30 PM), with occasional overtime as required

- Ability to travel between Montgomery and Tuskegee, AL campuses on a rotational basis as directed

What sets candidates apart:

- Prior experience performing plumbing work in a hospital, medical center, or other large institutional/commercial facility

- Familiarity with healthcare facility maintenance standards or Joint Commission environment-of-care requirements

- State plumbing license or journeyman certification

- Experience working within a VA or other federal government facility

- Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities across multiple campus locations

About Akicita FederalAkicita Federal is a Native American-owned federal contractor delivering healthcare, clinical, IT, and program-support services across the Indian Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies. We hire the people who do the work — clinicians, analysts, engineers, support staff — and we treat them like the professionals they are.

Equal Opportunity EmployerAkicita Federal is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Akicita Federal complies with the Indian Preference provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (P.L. 93-638) where applicable.