Skilled Trades Apprentice - Ely

The Nevada Department of Corrections is seeking to fill multiple Skilled Trades Apprentice positions at Ely State Prison. 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, including performing basic plumbing repairs and installations, assisting with welding and metal fabrication 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.

No experience or education required.

• 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.

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

• 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.