Plumber 2

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

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. This position works Monday - Friday weekends and holidays off. Schedule can change to meet the needs of the institution.

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.

Under general supervision incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept and in addition at the advanced journey level either:

1. 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; or
2. 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 andsecurity 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; or
3. 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.

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.

This job specification lists the major knowledge skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge skills and abilities from a previous level.

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.

Recruiter Contact Information: Adrian Foster -

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.

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