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PLUMBER (Full Time w/Benefits)

CompanyNEXCOM
LocationPensacola
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 2, 2026
About The Company
The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) Enterprise encompasses six business lines, boasting a workforce of more than 14,000 associates located around the globe. The command’s mission is to provide quality goods and services at a savings and support Navy quality of life programs for active duty military, retirees, reservists, veterans, Department of Defense civilians and families. The NEXCOM Enterprise is a non-appropriated fund instrumentality (NAFI) of the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy. Therefore, most of NEXCOM’s expenses are paid with its earnings and not taxpayer dollars. About Our Business Lines: NEXCOM’s six business lines are: Navy Exchange (NEX), Ship Store Program, Uniform Program Management Office (UPMO), Telecommunications Program Office (TPO), Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) and NEXCOM Hospitality Group (NHG). Each business line provides the necessary support for the Navy’s warfighters and military families to remain ready and resilient. As a Navy command, NEXCOM contributes to mission readiness by providing quality of life services to patrons no matter where they are stationed around the world. Endless Opportunity: While NEXCOM has different business lines, the majority of our employees work for NEX retail locations, Navy Hotel's or at NEXCOM’s Headquarters. Working for NEXCOM offers a diverse range of opportunities and career paths for upward mobility or transition through training and experience into a new field of work. We welcome applicants from both the civilian and armed services communities. Please visit us at NEXCOMjobs.org to learn more about our enterprise and view the myriad of jobs available around the world!
About the Role

Job Summary: 

Performs the full range of plumbing duties which involve installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Receives blueprints for new projects. 
  • Prepares sketch layout of material breakdown and fixtures ensuring that federal and local plumbing codes are adhered to. 
  • Excavates worksite and assembles material in preparation of project. 
  • Installs, modifies and repairs new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, water closets, oil/fire sprinkler systems, tubs, gas distribution, and showers. 
  • Locates and taps main lines, setting up system routes, placing hangers for proper level slope and determining and installing valves traps and unions needed for the proper operation of systems. 
  • Completes the routing and placement of systems leading to the equipment and seating hooking up and testing the equipment to ensure no leaking before sealing for proper operation flow drainage and sanitary conditions.
  • Prepares material, parts, labor cost estimates for major repairs and/or installations of plumbing systems and related fixtures.
  • Maintains adequate supply of requirement parts and materials to ensure no lost time to operations. 
  • Prepares appropriate purchasing documents and forwards to appropriate office for processing. 
  • Ensures that maintenance repair order and other forms utilized are approved and that all materials parts and labor are properly annotated and verified. 
  • Expedites completed maintenance repair orders and maintenance forms to supervisor for approval.
  • Performs preventative maintenance on all equipment fixtures.
  • Assures that safety and fire rules are followed and that tools and equipment are properly cleaned and maintained.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned. 

     

PHYSICAL EFFORTS 

Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and where the parts of system worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

The work is done inside and outside and is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy. Is sometimes required to make repairs and installations outside in bad weather. Occasionally makes repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes are present. Has occasional exposure to the possibility of broken bones and frequent exposure to the possibility of scrapes, burns and infections.



GENERAL EXPERIENCE 

One year of experience that provided knowledge and ability to perform basic plumbing work such as repairing modifying or installing water utility supply and disposal equipment. 

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE 

One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience. 

GENERAL EXPERIENCE 

One year of experience that provided knowledge and ability to perform basic plumbing work such as repairing modifying or installing water utility supply and disposal equipment. 

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE 

One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience. 

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE 

Five years of experience performing a full range of plumbing work including installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment working from blueprints for new projects, preparing sketch layout of material breakdown and fixtures, performing plumbing work in conformance with federal and local plumbing codes. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Making repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms and hard-to-reach places standing, stooping, bending, kneeling and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.

Key Skills
PlumbingBlueprint readingUtility supply systemsDisposal systemsPipe installationPreventative maintenanceCode complianceMaterial estimationGas distributionFire sprinkler systemsSewage systemsFixture installationLeak testingSafety protocolsTool maintenance
Categories
TradesConstructionGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
Full-time benefits
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The plumber is responsible for installing, modifying, and repairing utility supply and disposal systems, including sewage, water, and gas distribution. They must also prepare material estimates, interpret blueprints, and perform preventative maintenance on all plumbing equipment.
📋Job Type
full time (35 + hours)
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
4225
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
35 hours
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