Plumber

City-of-Henderson,-Nv; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek (38 hours)

Medical, dental, vision

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Nevada PERS retirement

RHS Account

457(b)/401(a) plans

Tuition and Certification Reimburse

Job summary

The City of Henderson is recruiting for a Plumber to join the Department of Public Works. The role involves installing, maintaining and repairing plumbing systems in City facilities, with responsibilities for fixtures, piping and related equipment.

Candidates must hold a journeyman certificate/card and be prepared for a structured testing process. Examinations to create an eligibility list will determine best-qualified candidates for a vacancy and may be used for up to one year.

Qualifications

• Licensed journeyman plumber required or equivalent certification.
• Skilled in installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, maintain and repair plumbing equipment, mechanical systems and piping in City buildings.
• Work with fixtures and related equipment and perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Plumbing

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Education

Journeyman certificate/card

Job description

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Plumber in the Department of Public Works. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled tasks involved in the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of plumbing equipment, mechanical systems and related equipment, fixtures and piping in City buildings and facilities; and performs related duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits

• External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected
• Work-Life Balance
  • Four (4)-Day, 38-hour workweek
  • May be required to work an alternative or flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours.
• Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular Teamsters-represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
  • Employer Paid Financial Wellness Benefits and Education
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

• Completed Employment Application
• Copy of current and valid journeyman certificate/card

*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES

Performance Examination (Weighted 50%) - Thursday, October 1, 2026

(Best-Qualified Candidates)

Structured Selection Interviews (Weighted 50%) - Thursday, October 1, 2026

(Candidates Passing Performance Examination Only)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.