PLUMBER 2 - ELY

State of Nevada; Ely (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

PERS retirement

Deferred compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public service loan forgiveness

Longevity pay

Job summary

The State of Nevada Department of Correction is seeking to fill a Plumber 2 position at Ely State Prison. This role involves installing water, waste, steam and gas lines, designing and laying out plumbing systems, installing fixtures and repairing systems, and maintaining water softeners.

You will supervise journey level workers and inmate crews, while completing general maintenance tasks as assigned. The incumbent will work Monday through Friday with weekends and holidays off; schedule

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 of education and experience as described above.

Responsibilities

• Respond to repair orders; establish priority of repairs; diagnose problems; estimate cost of jobs; acquire materials to complete a job; make necessary repairs.
• Implement a preventive maintenance schedule and perform inspections, servicing, and minor repairs to prevent malfunction and prolong life of equipment.
• Install water supply, waste, steam, and gas lines and related fixtures; review blueprints; design and layout plumbing systems; perform utility locating and documenting; cut, thread, weld or solder pipes.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair plumbing systems; open clogged drains; replace broken lines; maintain heating and related lines and equipment.
• Maintain, inspect, and repair backflow systems; keep records of inspections and repairs.
• Provide training and work direction to other staff; review contractor work for quality and conformance with codes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Plumbing

Apprenticeship

Education

Plumbing apprenticeship

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

The State of Nevada Department of Correction is seeking to fill a Plumber 2 position at Ely State Prison. This position will be under the direct supervision of the Facility Supervisor 2. The incumbent will be installing water, waste, seam and gas lines; design and layout plumbing systems; installing fixtures; repairing plumbing systems; maintaining and repairing water softeners. This position is required to work directly with inmate workers assigned to the Maintenance departments. Must be able to supervise journey level skilled workers and inmate workers. Incumbents in this position will also be required to complete general maintenance assignments along with plumbing assignment which will be determined by the Facility Supervisor. This position works Monday – Friday, weekends and holidays off. Schedule can change to meet the needs of the institution.

Plumbers perform skilled plumbing work to maintain and repair plumbing systems, fixtures, and equipment.

Essential 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 of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

• Respond to repair orders; establish priority of repairs; diagnose problems utilizing appropriate tools and test equipment; estimate cost of jobs; acquire materials to complete a job by contacting vendors and/or completing a purchase requisition; make necessary repairs; document time and material costs for billing purposes.
• 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, systems, and structures.
• Install water supply, waste, steam, and gas lines and related fixtures and fittings in accordance with the plumbing code; review and interpret blueprints; design and layout plumbing systems; perform utility locating and documenting; cut, thread, weld or solder pipes; assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, insulation, and pipes; inspect for leakage; install sinks, toilets, bathtubs, water heaters, backflow devices, and other fixtures in accordance with applicable plumbing code.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair plumbing systems; open clogged drains; replace broken lines; adjust pipe straps and hangers; maintain and repair heating and associated lines; repair or replace pumps, valves, low pressure systems, fixtures, and components including storage tanks and circulating systems to ensure systems and fixtures are in proper working order.
• Maintain, inspect, and repair backflow systems; maintain records of fire hydrants and backflow device inspections and repairs.
• Provide training, support, work direction, and work review to other skilled and semi-skilled maintenance staff.
• Assist contractors by providing information regarding the existing structure, equipment, systems, and required modification; review bids and work completed by contractors for quality and conformance with specifications and codes as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Duties

• function as a lead worker for lower-level Plumbers on a regular basis; provide training and technical assistance; assign and review work; and provide input to performance evaluations;
• in a correctional environment, function as a lead worker for an inmate crew on a regular basis; document inmate performance through completion of periodic performance reports; implement work safety and security procedures to ensure efficient, secure, and safe operation of the work unit and the security of assigned inmates, staff, buildings, tools, and equipment in accordance with the Department of Corrections requirements and department policy; secure work areas from unauthorized inmates;
• function as a lead worker for skilled and semi-skilled workers performing backflow inspections and oversee a backflow program for a large agency; plan and implement inspection schedules and preventive maintenance programs for compliance; test devices; ensure no cross connections; maintain mandatory records; review blueprints to ensure compliance of backflow installations; report findings or submit records to local water authorities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of: State and local building codes, UPC, and NFGC; OSHA requirements; agency policies and procedures pertaining to work unit operations; backflow devices.

Skill in: troubleshooting and identifying faulty plumbing parts and fixtures.

Ability to: install and maintain gas piping and equipment; set priorities of job assignments; organize and coordinate work activities; work cooperatively with other trades workers.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay