Journeyman HVAC

Journeyman HVAC

Elko Central Office - Elko, Nevada Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5252494

Final date to receive applications: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details: PLUMBER

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision assembles, installs and repairs according to specifications and plumbing codes, pipes, fittings and fixtures of; gas, water and room heating, water delivery and drainage systems.

• 1. Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures (i.e., water heaters, showers, hot water tanks, disposal units, ` dishwashers, water softeners and garbage can washers, etc.).
• 2. Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers, mending burst pipes and opening clogged drains.
• 3. Repairs and/or replaces tubing, gas heating fixtures, furnaces, regulators, controls, pumps, etc.
• 4. Studies building plans and drawings to determine materials requirement and sequence of installations.
• 5. Inspects structures to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe.
• 6. Locates and marks position of pipe and pipe connection passage holes for pipes in walls and floors.
• 7. Cuts and threads pipe using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and/or pipe-threading machine.
• 8. Solders, brazes and glues pipe, pipe fittings and related materials.
• 9. Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
• 10. Tests assembled vessels and piping using specified procedures.
• 11. Replaces and/or repairs insulating material on piping.
• 12. Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of metals, (i.e., iron, steel, brass, copper, etc.), and nonmetals (i.e., glass, vitrified clay, and plastic using hand tools and power tools).
• 13. Communicates and assists with other county, city and state agencies regarding inspection and compliance issues.
• 14. Responsible for the handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
• 15. Conforms to safety standards as prescribed.
• 16. Performs other tasks related to the position as assigned.

Involves skilled work in assembling, installing and repairing plumbing systems.

• 1. Knowledge of plumbing practices and codes.
• 2. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and plans.
• 3. Ability to recognize, understand and interpret all local, state, federal and national codes; such as, IBC, UMC, UPC, NFPA, ASME and ADA.
• 4. Ability to troubleshoot plumbing systems.
• 5. Ability to learn and apply operating procedures.
• 6. Ability to read and interpret written and/or oral instructions.
• 7. Ability to meet predetermined deadlines.
• 8. Ability to operate and maintain hand and power tools.
• 9. Ability to plan and organize work.
• 10. Ability to perform strenuous, physical work.
• 11. Ability to work in confined areas.
• 12. Ability to work flexible hours or shifts.
• 13. Ability to withstand heights and perform work safely.
• 14. Ability to work cooperatively with employees, students and the public.
• 15. Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.

• 1. High school graduation or other equivalent (i.e., GED, college, technical, or trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.)
• 2. Completion of apprenticeship or journeyman certification as a plumber; or a minimum of documented experience.
• 3. Must be willing to cross train and work in other building trades.
• 4. Experience working on boilers or willing to be trained.

• 1. A valid driver’s license that allows the applicant/employee to legally operate a motor vehicle in Nevada. License must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
• 2. Copy of current driving history issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at time of application or Qualified Selection Pool (Q.S.P) placement and at time of interview prior to final selection.
• 3. Apprenticeship and/or journeyman certificate/card, if available.
• 4. State of Nevada Bureau of Safe Drinking Water-Water Distribution/Treatment Operators Certificate or the ability to obtain such…