Lead Plumber – Inmate Crew & Facility Maintenance

State-of-Nevad; Ely (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nevada Department of Correction is seeking a Plumber II at Ely State Prison. The role involves installing and maintaining water, waste, steam, and gas lines, fixtures, and fittings in accordance with plumbing code.

You will review blueprints, design layouts, supervise journey level and inmate workers, and participate in preventive maintenance and emergency repairs. Expect to work under the Facility Supervisor 2; duties include diagnostics, material procurement, and coordination with

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized plumbing apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey level plumbing experience; OR one year of experience as a Plumber I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination.
• Respond to repair orders; establish priority of repairs; diagnose problems using appropriate tools and test equipment; estimate cost of jobs; acquire materials to complete a job by contacting vendors and/or completing a purchase requisition.
• Implement a preventive maintenance schedule and perform preventive maintenance such as conducting routine inspections, cleaning, servicing, and making adjustments and minor repairs to prevent malfunction and prolong the life of equipment.
• Install water supply, waste, steam, and gas lines and related fixtures and fittings; review blueprints; design and layout plumbing systems; perform utility locating and documenting; cut, thread, weld or solder pipes; inspect for leakage.

Responsibilities

• Install water, waste, steam, and gas lines and related fixtures and fittings per plumbing code.
• Review blueprints and design/plumb layouts; locate utilities and document accordingly.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair plumbing systems; open clogged drains and replace sections as needed.
• Provide training and direction to other maintenance staff and oversee inmate workers when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Blueprints interpretation

Prioritization

Education

Plumbing apprenticeship + journey level experience

Job description

State of Nevada Department of Correction is seeking a Plumber II at Ely State Prison. The role involves installing and maintaining water, waste, steam, and gas lines, fixtures, and fittings in accordance with plumbing code.

You will review blueprints, design layouts, supervise journey level and inmate workers, and participate in preventive maintenance and emergency repairs. Expect to work under the Facility Supervisor 2; duties include diagnostics, material procurement, and coordination with