PLUMBER

Overview

The State of Nevada Department of Correction is seeking to fill a Plumber 2 position at Ely State Prison. This position will be under the direct supervision of the Facility Supervisor 2. The incumbent will install water, waste, steam and gas lines; design and layout plumbing systems; install fixtures; repair plumbing systems; maintain and repair water softeners. The role works directly with inmate workers assigned to the Maintenance departments and follows a Monday‑Friday schedule with weekends and holidays off.

Schedule may change to meet institutional needs.

• Perform skilled plumbing work to maintain and repair plumbing systems, fixtures, and equipment.
• Respond to repair orders; establish repair priorities; diagnose problems with appropriate tools and test equipment; estimate job costs; acquire materials; complete repairs; document time and material costs for billing.
• Implement preventive maintenance schedules and conduct routine inspections, cleaning, servicing, and minor repairs to prevent malfunction and prolong equipment life.
• Install water supply, waste, steam, and gas lines and related fixtures in accordance with plumbing code: review and interpret blueprints; design and layout, perform utility locating; cut, thread, weld or solder pipes; assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, insulation, pipes; inspect for leakage; install sinks, toilets, bathtubs, water heaters, backflow devices, and other fixtures.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair plumbing systems; open clogged drains; replace broken lines; adjust pipe straps and hangers; maintain and repair heating and associated lines; repair or replace pumps, valves, low‑pressure systems, fixtures, and components including storage tanks and circulating systems.
• Maintain, inspect, and repair backflow systems; keep records of fire hydrants and backflow device inspections and repairs.
• Provide training, support, work direction, and work review to other skilled and semi‑skilled maintenance staff.
• Assist contractors with information regarding existing structure, equipment, systems, and required modification; review bids and completed contractor work for quality and conformity.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept and, at the advanced journey level, either:
• Function as a lead worker for lower‑level Plumbers on a regular basis; provide training and technical assistance; assign and review work; and provide input to performance evaluations.
• In a correctional environment, function as a lead worker for an inmate crew on a regular basis; document inmate performance; implement work safety and security procedures to ensure efficient, secure, and safe operation of the work unit and the security of assigned inmates, staff, buildings, tools, and equipment; secure work areas from unauthorized inmates.
• Function as a lead worker for skilled and semi‑skilled workers performing backflow inspections and oversee a backflow program for a large agency; plan and implement inspection schedules and preventive maintenance programs for compliance; test devices; ensure no cross‑connections; maintain mandatory records; review blueprints; report findings or submit records to local water authorities.

• Completion of a recognized plumbing apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey‑level plumbing experience; OR one year of experience as a Plumber I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• General knowledge of State and local building codes, UPC, NFGC, OSHA requirements, agency policies and procedures pertaining to work unit operations, and backflow devices.
• Skill in troubleshooting and identifying faulty plumbing parts and fixtures.
• Ability to install and maintain gas piping and equipment; set priorities of job assignments; organize and coordinate work activities; work cooperatively with other trades workers.