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Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.Division of Facilities Management Northern DistrictThe Division of Facilities exists to plan design construct operate maintain and manage the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing safe sanitary and effective environment for clients youth residents consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities and campuses and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Facilities served: Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHHFL) Department of Human Services (DHS) (1575 Sherman St.) Wheat Ridge Regional Center (WRRC) to include the group homes and Division of Youth Services (DYS) facilities (Prairie Vista Gilliam Lookout Mountain Campus Marvin W. Foote Mount View Campus and Platte Valley.) Provides as needed support to the Veterans Community Living Center located in the district. Total facilities are approximately 1.9 million sq. ft. at multiple sites within the Northern Region.
Description of Job
This position works at and travels to Northern District facilities to repair install and maintain plumbing systems building and associated equipment in CDHS facilities.
Responsibilities include:- Perform troubleshooting installation repair and maintenance on plumbing equipment and systems including pumps temperature controls and hot water heating systems domestic water systems sewer and waste disposal systems.
- Perform journeyman plumbing work that includes: unstopping commodes sinks floor drains replacing washers seats traps valves supply lines handles stool seats and related plumbing accessories and fixtures.
- Repair and / or replace equipment components devices or complete systems which are not operational broken damaged outdated or obsolete that allows systems to operate as intended or increasing efficiency.
- Complete preventative maintenance checks routine work orders and are responsible for new construction remodels or modification of plumbing systems including irrigation systems and assist with project work as needed.
- Maintain test and repair Life Safety Systems including fire hydrants standpipes and fire suppression systems.
- Order and purchase materials maintain stock in the warehouse and clean vehicle warehouse and shop areas.
- New construction remodels or modification of plumbing systems i.e. drains and vents.
- Assist with project work as needed.
- Perform new installation and/or renovation of water backflow sewer fire line life safety systems various mechanical systems and fixtures.
- Read and interpret blueprints.
- Obtain and follow various material installation instructions and diagnose material failures related to maintenance work and problems and research alternate materials.
- Prepare records and perform accurate reporting with timely response on daily task sheets leave slips work order sheets log books inspection forms purchase receipts and other administrative forms as necessary to allow for efficient work flow and documentation.
- Order and purchase materials to complete daily assignments in a timely manner.
- Maintain stock in the warehouse and in their assigned vehicle.
- Maintain and clean vehicle warehouse and shop areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
This is a fulltime inperson essential position that is required to respond in person to call backs after hours to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency in a timely manner. Shift work may be required and this position is eligible for shift differential.
Essential Positions. Positions that perform essential law enforcement highway maintenance and other support services directly necessary for the health safety and welfare of patients residents and inmates of state institutions or state facilities. Employees in essential positions can be only FLSA nonexempt and can be required to work unexpected or unusual work hours to perform the essential and/or emergency services of the department without delay and/or without interruption.
Call Back applies when an eligible employee is required to report to work before the start or after the end of a scheduled shift. If there is no release from work between the call back hours and regular shift it is considered a continuation of the shift and call back does not apply. When call back applies a minimum of two (2) hours of the employees regular base pay is guaranteed. Eligible employees are those who are eligible for overtime and any call back time is counted as work time.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Special Qualification:
Applicants must possess an active Journeyworker/Journeyman or Master Plumber license issued by the State of Colorado. A copy of your license must be attached to your application.
Experience Only:
Applicants must have at least three years of full time plumbing experience that led to the Colorado Plumbing license (Journeyworker/Master). This experience must be clearly documented in your application.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education formalized apprenticeship program and/or relevant experience equal to three (3) years. In order to utilize this substitution you must attach a copy of your transcripts/apprenticeship to this job application.
Preferred Qualifications:Excellent attention to detail
The successful candidate should be customerservice oriented; have a pleasant attitude; be independent and selfdirected; have the ability to problem solve; and be resourceful
Basic computer skills: email Google applications Microsoft Office
Experience working with a work order system.
Possession of an active cross connection certificate.
Institutional and/or Correctional plumbing experience.
Conditions of EmploymentA full preemployment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges.
Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check.
Must currently possess and maintain throughout employment in this position an active Journeyworker/Journeyman or Master Plumber license issued by the State of Colorado.
Must possess and maintain a current valid nonrestricted Colorado drivers license.
Travel This position will be required to drive State Vehicles as part of daily work assignment from site to site equipped with tools to perform daily duties. May be required to travel to training and meetings.
Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption.
Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test.
Must be available for call back to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or without interruption.
Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours.
Use Handling or Exposure to hazardous materials Explain: Proximity to moving mechanical parts. Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Exposure to electrical shock and working in highly exposed places.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email () postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.
For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303); or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 8011 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atunder Rules.
Supplemental Information
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About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and wellbeing of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer:
Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans
Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short and longterm disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Excellent worklife programs such as flexible schedules training and more!
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For moreinformation go to Values:
We believe in a peoplefirst approach:To serve the people of Colorado we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized inspired and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.
Balance creates quality of life:We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility health and wellness and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable:We take responsibility through our actions programs and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters:We are open and honest with employees our partners the Coloradans we serve and the public.
We are ethical:We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners employees and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations:CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any preemployment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator Nancy Schmelzer at or call.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Employment Type
Full-Time
