Plumber - Denver

Department Information

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Please note:

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

This posting will remain open until filled.

The Division of Facilities Management (DFM) is a customer-driven support organization responsible for operating, maintaining and managing the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards. This is done in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, patients, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities, campuses and in the surrounding neighborhoods.

These services include the day-to-day facility maintenance and operational needs of buildings, grounds, custodial and fleet services.

• Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHHFL)
• Wheat Ridge Regional Center to include 20 Group Homes
• Gilliam Youth Services Center
• Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center (Aspire, Golden Peak, and Summit YSCs)
• Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center
• Mount View Youth Services Center
• Platte Valley Youth Services Center
• Prairie Vista Youth Services Center

This is a full time, in-person and essential position.

Please note:

Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

This position works at and travels to all the facilities in the North District to repair, install, and maintain plumbing systems, buildings and associated equipment in CDHS facilities.

• 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Repair and / or replace equipment, components, devices, or complete systems which are not operational, broken, damaged, outdated, or obsolete that allows systems to operate as intended or increasing efficiency.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, back-flow, 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.

Applies when an eligible nonexempt employee is required to report to work before the start or after the end of a scheduled shift. An eligible nonexempt employee does not have to be on call eligible to receive call back pay. 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;

instead, if applicable, the nonexempt employee may earn overtime or compensatory time. When a nonexempt employee is called back, they are entitled to a minimum of two (2) hours of their regular base pay (call back pay) or pay for the actual amount of time spent responding to the call, whichever is greater. Call back time is counted as work time.

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