Job Details

Salary: $49.89 Hourly
Location : Barrow, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 16-25-048
Department: Public Works
Division: Facility Maintenance
Opening Date: 07/14/2025
Closing Date: 9/12/2025 5:00 PM Alaska

Summary or Purpose
Assemble, install, maintain and repair pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Locate and repair plumbing problems in NSB and approved residential buildings in accordance with mechanical and plumbing codes.

Install and repair plumbing fixtures.

Monitor pressure gages while filling pipe system with water or air to determine whether system's leaking.

Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on NSB facilities and residential buildings.

Periodical duties such as carpentry and basic maintenance.

Travel to and work within NSB villages to perform services as required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Borough policies and procedures.

Skill in the use of tools, materials, and equipment used in the plumbing trade.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required
High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.

Two year of plumbing maintenance experience;

State of Alaska Plumber Certification or License required;

Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
01

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate

04

Do you possess a valid Plumber Certification or License?

• Yes
• No

05

If the answer to the above question is yes, please select the State the Plumber Certification or License was issued.

• No Plumber Cert or License
• Arctic Islands
• Alabama
• Alaska
• American Samoa
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Armed Forces Africa/Canada/Europe/Middle East
• Armed Forces Americas
• Armed Forces Pacific
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• District of Columbia
• Federated States of Micronesia
• Florida
• Georgia
• Guam
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• International
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Marshall Islands
• Maryland
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• Michigan
• Alberta
• Minnesota
• MIssissippi
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• New Mexico
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• Ohio
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• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Virginia
• Vermont
• Virgin Islands
• Washington
• Wisconsin
• West Virginia
• Wyoming

06

How many years of plumbing maintenance work experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

07

If you do have at least two years of plumbing maintenance work experience, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) you held, company, and dates of employment where you gained the work experience.
08

Do you possess a valid Alaska Driver's License? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.

• Yes
• No

09

To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Scott Danner) or Immediate Supervisor (Jeremy Smith) for this position?

• Yes
• No

10

If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:

• Father
• Father-in-Law
• Step-Father
• Mother
• Mother-in-Law
• Step-Mother
• Brother
• Brother-in-Law
• Step-Brother
• Sister
• Sister-in-Law
• Step-Sister
• Son
• Son-in-Law
• Step-Son
• Daughter
• Daughter-in-Law
• Step-Daughter
• Wife
• Husband

11

Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Scott Danner) or Immediate Supervisor (Jeremy Smith) of this position?

• Yes
• No

12

If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:

• Department Director
• Immediate Supervisor

Required Question