Journeyman Plumber

The Tohono O’odham Ki:Ki Association conducts pre-employment screening for all positions, which may include a criminal background check, verification of credentials, licenses, certifications, and work history.

In addition, a check of names and identification documents is conducted on all new employees to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are required to successfully pass a drug-screening test prior to employment; random drug screening tests may be administered post-employment.

• Install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems and fixtures for new home construction and remodeling projects.
• Interpret construction plans, blueprints, and specifications to determine layout and materials required for plumbing systems.
• Identify and procure required tools, equipment, and plumbing materials for each project.
• Mark and prepare locations for pipe, fixture, and equipment installation.
• Install supports and hangers for piping and fixtures.
• Assemble and install piping systems, valves, fittings, water heaters, tubs, sinks, toilets, appliances, and other plumbing fixtures.
• Test systems for leaks, pressure, and overall performance to ensure compliance with code.
• Apply and adhere to all building codes, safety regulations, and manufacturer specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work completed, material usage, and inspections.
• Work in collaboration with general contractors, electricians, HVAC specialists, and other trades to meet project milestones.
• Maintain a safe and clean job site and observe proper disposal procedures for materials and debris.
• Follow all TOKA and OSHA safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in writing.

• This position holds no supervisory responsibilities.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Journeyman Plumber certification OR minimum of 5 years of verifiable plumbing experience in a construction environment.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License; no DUI violations within the past 3 years.
• Working knowledge of current plumbing and building codes and safety regulations.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding work in various weather and site conditions.
• Proficient in using construction and plumbing tools and equipment.

• Experience in tribal housing construction projects.
• Familiarity with HUD, NAHASDA, or low-income housing development guidelines.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

• Analytical - Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Design - Uses feedback to modify designs; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and extreme heat.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian applicants in accordance with Section 703(i) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §2000e-2(i) (1982) and Tohono O’odham Nation Ordinance 01-85, Section 3, provided the applicant has submitted acceptable proof of Indian preference for employment.