Skilled Trades Apprentice - Ely

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Corrections is seeking to fill multiple Skilled Trades Apprentice positions at Ely State Prison. This recruitment will be used to underfill positions such as a Heat Plant Specialist 3, Locksmith 2, Plumber 2, and Welder
2. These positions provide hands on experience and training within a correctional facility environment, supporting essential maintenance operational functions. Incumbents assist journey level staff with a variety of trade-related tasks. Duties may include performing basic plumbing repairs and installations, assisting with welding and metal fabrications projects, general maintenance tasks, and supporting boiler system maintenance. Apprentices may also help troubleshoot equipment issues, conduct routine preventive maintenance, and ensure tools and work areas are maintained safely and properly.

These positions require you to work alongside incarcerated individuals.

Skilled Trades Apprentices receive training and complete a variety of assignments directly related to a job title in the skilled trades.

No experience or education required.

The job duties include:

Knowledge of:

• Proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling; operation of computer equipment for entering, retrieving, and accessing information; mathematical computation.
• Relevant tools and equipment; applicable health and safety regulations; manual labor.

Skill in:

• Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.

Ability to:

• Read, understand, implement, and explain federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures; read and understand equipment manuals, applicable codes, blueprints, and diagrams; work cooperatively with others; follow verbal and written instructions.
• Evaluate information, problems, and goals; think clearly and rationally; diagnose situations correctly and act quickly; understand and follow verbal and written instructions and directions.
• Safely operate and maintain hand and power tools, materials, and equipment; perform work relevant to assigned trades.

Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley – q.ashley.gov

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.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance:
  Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation:
  Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave:
  Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement:
  Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication (Download PDF reader).
• Deferred Compensation:
  The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
  Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility:
  Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) (Download PDF reader).

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