Plumber - Denver

Division of Facilities Management - Northern District

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 a 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.

• Perform troubleshooting, installation, repair and maintenance on plumbing equipment and systems including pumps, temperature controls, 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• Repair and/or replace equipment, components, devices, or complete systems that are not operational, broken, damaged, outdated, or obsolete to ensure proper operation and increased efficiency.
• Complete preventative maintenance checks, routine work orders and be 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.
• Perform new installation and/or renovation of water, back‑flow, sewer, fire line, life safety systems and various mechanical systems and fixtures.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Obtain and follow material installation instructions and diagnose material failures related to maintenance work, 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 to allow for efficient workflow and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Applicants must possess an active Journey worker/Journeyman or Master Plumber license issued by the State of Colorado
. A copy of your license must be attached to your application.

Applicants must have at least three years of full‑time plumbing experience that led to the Colorado Plumbing license (Journey worker/Master). This experience must be clearly documented in your application.

OR

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.

• Excellent attention to detail.
• The successful candidate should be customer‑service oriented; have a pleasant attitude; be independent and self‑directed; 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.
• Relevant years of state service experience.

• A full pre‑employment 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…