Plumber

City of Henderson; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Henderson is seeking to create an eligibility list and fill one vacancy for Plumber in the Department of Public Works. The role involves installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing plumbing equipment, mechanical systems and related fixtures and piping in City buildings and facilities; under general supervision, performs related duties as assigned.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, three years of journey level plumbing experience, a Nevada or border

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of journey level plumbing experience required.
• Valid Nevada or border state driver's license required.
• Current journeyman certificate/card at time of appointment required.
• Backflow prevention certification within six months of appointment.
• Must pass fingerprint, NCIC/NCJIS checks and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, maintain and repair plumbing equipment and fixtures.
• Repair mechanical systems and piping in City facilities.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal licensing requirements.
• Possess and maintain required licenses/certifications at own expense.

Skills

Journeyman plumbing

Driver's license

Backflow certifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Three years journey level plumbing experience

Tools

Backflow tester cert

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!
  
  
  • ***Click here to review all City Employee Benefits
  
  
  
  

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent


• Three (3) years of qualified journey level plumbing experience


• Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered


• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483


• Must possess a current and valid journeyman certificate/card at the time of appointment


• Possession of an American Water Works Association (AWWA) Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certificate within six (6) months of appointment, and maintenance of such current certification as a condition of continued employment


• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check


• Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every year. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment


• All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by state and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and maintained at the incumbents’ expense

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

1) Completed Employment Application

2) 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.