Four years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of plumbing and pipefitting equipment and systems.
OR
A Journey License as a Plumber, Pipefitter, or Natural Gas Fitter.
Journey-level knowledge of plumbing-pipefitting to independently inspect, maintain, repair, install, and modify fire suppression, domestic water, natural gas, storm water, sanitary sewage, and distribution systems.
Knowledge of building and plumbing codes and skill in interpreting and applying building plans, blueprints, and performing shop mathematics.
Skill in installing and operating relief valves, check valves, pressure regulators, expansion joints, and other devices that control increases and decreases in pressure, flow, circulation,n and expansion in piping systems.
Skill in using tools, technical manuals, schematics, materials, and other equipment and guides in journey-level plumbing-piping work.
Ability to work safely and knowledge of the safety rules, regulations, and procedures needed to do so.
Ability to speak and write effectively.
Skill in using a computer, computerized work order, and time and attendance system.
A Journey or Master Plumber, Pipefitter, or Natural Gas Fitter license.
A Class B commercial driver's license (CDL).
Certification as a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR).
[IAD only] Certification as Pipeline Operator
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
Compensation Grade:
T19 Salary Range:
$35.01-$45.50
Opening Date:
May 29, 2026
Closing Date:
June 13, 2026 Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date.
As a Plumber Pipefitter, you will inspect, repair and maintain the Airports Authority's plumbing and utility distribution systems.
Plumber Pipefitter
This is the journey (full performance) level job in the Plumber Pipefitter series.
Serves in the Utilities Division of the Engineering and Maintenance Department at either Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport.
Inspects, maintains, repairs, installs and modifies plumbing and distribution piping systems which may include fire suppression, domestic water, natural gas, storm water, sanitary sewage systems, industrial waste, compressed air, steam, High Temp Hot Water, Hot Water and Chilled Water systems. Performs related functions.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Installs pipes, plumbing, and related equipment.
Makes emergency repairs on various utility service lines; may design/fabricate parts for older equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance/corrective maintenance on industrial waste, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems, including various valves, pumps, and related equipment. Uses high-pressure vacuum/water jet sewage truck to clean lift stations and distribution sewer mains.
Performs preventive/corrective maintenance on domestic water system, including various valves, pumps, fixtures, and related equipment. Inspects, tests, and repairs backflow preventers. Flushes fire hydrants, operates valves, locates lines, and performs leak detection surveys.
[At DCA] Performs preventive maintenance/corrective maintenance on HVAC mechanical piping distribution system (Hot Water, Chilled Water, High Temp, Hot Water, and Steam), including various valves, pumps, and related equipment. Overhauls the steam pressure regulators used to reduce steam pressure.
Performs preventive maintenance/corrective maintenance on fire protection system, including various valves, hydrants, devices, air compressors, and related equipment.
Performs utility line verification on airport utility systems using blueprints and locator equipment.
Performs fire suppression and fire pump testing in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code 25.
[At IAD] Performs preventive maintenance/corrective maintenance on natural gas systems in accordance with the IAD Operation and Maintenance Manual, follows mandated Emergency Plan and Operator Qualification Plan.
May take monthly meter readings for natural gas and domestic water systems.
Reports the need for repairs to the work order desk. Completes work orders when work is completed and updates preventive maintenance records.
Helps collect water samples (for chlorine) in compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state regulations.
Performs Utility Outages to ensure safety to workers, property, and the traveling public.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Mwaa · Reagan National Airport