Building Technician, Plumber

The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is seeking a dedicated individual to fill a full-time Building Technician Plumber position for the Reno campus.

• Performs light plumbing preventative/emergency maintenance including but not limited to faucet repair mixing valve replacement water heater replacement clearing drains and replacing flush valves repairing or replacing sewer ejector pumps and motors.

• Performs complex technical and skilled plumbing/pipe fitting duties for laboratory and central plant systems such as compressed air and vacuum deionized water and domestic and industrial hot and cold water systems

• Ability to install gas lines and related fixtures and fittings; maintain and repair above and underground waste systems; solder and braze pipes & perform coil leak repairs

• Ability to read and draw diagrams of piping systems normally associated with a large campus

• Respond to work orders assigned for temperature leaks smells repairs etc.

• Modify and repair existing mechanical systems

• Monitor the campus building system using the Building Automation System (BAS) aka Direct Digital Control (DDC) system and diagnose issues while performing the duties of the operator.

• Maintain department budgets supervise spending and manage vendor purchasing accounts to maintain department fiscal accountability.

• Other duties as assigned. May include but is not limited to providing general assistance to department personnel faculty and staff; provide for building safety and security as well as inspect and maintain emergency systems for the buildings and physical plant.

Mechanical systems include chillers cooling towers air handlers furnaces boilers fan coil units compressors heat pumps VAV boxes walk in freezers and refrigerators and related mechanical/electrical equipment such as variable frequency drives motors pumps and fans.

This position is required to participate in a rotating on-call and respond to after hour alarms and emergencies. As a Building Technician the incumbent is expected to independently respond to and resolve emergency service calls and alarms taking appropriate action to minimize downtime ensure continuous operations staff comfort and safety.

In addition the Building Technician Plumber will be working in a team environment and will participate in all aspects of maintaining the facility when needed. Examples include remodeling and renovation of office and laboratory spaces installation of scientific equipment and/or experimental setups. Tasks may also include moving furniture light carpentry carpet drywall installation painting and light HVAC in addition to plumbing systems as well as other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Completion of a certified plumbing/pipefitting apprenticeship program and two years of varied journey level plumbing and pipe fitting experience OR five years equivalent combination of experience and education.

• Current Nevada/City of Reno Journeyman Plumber license or ability to obtain within six months of employment.

• Knowledge of methods materials tools and equipment used in the operation maintenance and repair of buildings plumbing and mechanical systems

• Knowledge of construction safety standards and ability to strictly enforce all safety protocols

• Knowledge of or basic understanding in Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook

• Experience with a computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) or work order system

• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of personnel including technical and academic staff

• Experience working within a team environment

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Backflow certification

• Experience or certifications in welding

• Facilities maintenance experience in a large hospital laboratory educational or institutional facility

• Hands-on experience in a variety of building trades including HVACR and electrical

Conditions of Employment:

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

• Ability to perform physical tasks such as: lifting and moving objects in excess of 50 lbs.; digging excavating planting and pulling wire; climbing ladders and working at heights up to 30 ft; frequently stooping bending kneeling; exposure to dust fumes pollutants chemicals and construction materials. This position may be exposed to possible raw sewage.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license

• Regular work hours for this position are 6:00 am 2:30 pm Monday through Friday but hours may vary during the week. Long and irregular hours may be required on occasion.

• This position is required to be on-call (on a rotating basis) to respond to after-hours emergencies.

Salary/Benefits

This is a DRI Technologist position Grade 34 with a salary range of $60611 $84870 and is commensurate with education and experience.

DRI offers an excellent benefits package that includes health dental vision and life insurance (flexible spending and health savings account options available); PERS 19.25% retirement match 10 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month 12 paid holidays and educational benefits. Additionally there is no state income tax or social security deduction. This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Department Overview

The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is an environmental sciences research organization within the Nevada System of Higher Education. DRIs Facilities Department is responsible for providing essential facilities operation maintenance and construction services for 22 buildings totaling over 364000 square feet spread across 47 acres of land. These campuses house over 40 specialized labs administrative and educational spaces. The Facilities Department operates and maintains central utility systems (backup generators UPS boilers chillers air handlers DI water and building automation systems) and provides in-house laboratory modification renovation and construction services to the addition DRI operates and maintains several renewable energy systems including solar hot water and a 2.1 MW photovoltaic system.

Our Mission

To support the institute through stewardship of infrastructure and properties; to manage energy usage on campus; and to provide whatever services the institute and its faculty need to support their mission.

Our Vision

To be an innovative team that is recognized and respected for fostering a high-quality lasting environment

Our Values

• We exceed expectations
• We do the right thing not the easy thing
• We are committed to continuous improvement
• We validate and incorporate new and effective technologies
• We treat every member of the institute with courtesy dignity and respect

Please upload the following documents in the specified section of your application in Workday:

1. A cover letter detailing your experience and career goals;

2. A current resume;

3. Contact information for three professional/work-related references to be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant permission.

Qualified individuals who meet all qualifications and requirements are encouraged to apply immediately and provide all required attachments to receive full consideration. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

DRI employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the Browse Jobs report within Workday to find and apply for jobs at DRI and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday type Browse Jobs in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number R0151021 in the search box.

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