Facilities Plumber Technician IV

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) is seeking a dependable, skilled, team-oriented full-time Facilities Plumber Technician IV to join our Building Maintenance & Services team. The RTAA offers a positive, professional work environment that values teamwork, honesty, respect, recognition, integrity, innovation, versatility and excellence. If this sounds like an environment in which you would THRIVE, the RTAA is a wonderful place to make a career!

A fully completed online RTAA Employment Application must be received by 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 25th, 2026
. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made. Applications for RTAA jobs are only accepted through an online process.

There is one (1) open position. Both internal and external applicants will be considered. Applicants must be available to work all shifts (day, swing, and graveyard) 7 days a week - including holidays. To be considered for this position, applicants must indicate they are available for day, swing, and night shifts (all three), and must check the appropriate boxes under availability on the RTAA online application.

Shift assignments are generally determined by seniority using a Shift Bid System.

The Facilities Plumber Technician IV performs skilled, journey-level plumbing work in the inspection, installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial plumbing fixtures and systems; including, but not limited to, interior and exterior water, gas, air, storm and sewer lines, plumbing equipment, such as sinks, lavatories, gas and electric water heaters, fountains, ice machines, dishwashers, lift stations, sump pumps, air compressors, and backflow prev enters.

How to apply: Click on the ‘Apply Now' button to fill out the short Work History Questionnaire and/or upload your detailed resume. Make sure your Work History and/or resume clearly speaks to whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are the right person for this position. To find out more about the RTAA, visit

• Completed all sections on the RTAA Employment Application.
• Provided detailed information to address how you meet and/or exceed minimum qualifications for the position.
• Provided a minimum of five (5) years of employment history.
• Explained any gaps in employment of six (6) months or more within the "Work History" section. To explain gaps, add a new employer, write what was occurring under the "Name of Employer" (e.g., unemployed, student, etc.), and list dates. Please note, a statement in the "Reason for Leaving Section" is not sufficient to address gaps in employment.
• If you had more than one (1) position with the same employer, list each position, and the time you were in that position,
  separately
  .

• Maintain, repair and install plumbing fixtures such as sinks, commodes, water heaters and hot water tanks.
• Maintain and repair pipes and fixtures, including auto fill and flush valves, backflow prev enters, and opens clogged drains.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on plumbing equipment.
• Train and monitor the work of assigned employees on plumbing assignments; oversee and schedule the work of the contracted vendors for outsourced services; and inspects finished product.
• Maintain manual and computerized records; inspects buildings and equipment to locate repairs and maintenance.
• Prepare requisition orders for spot purchase of necessary materials and maintain inventory records of materials and supplies.
• Maintain training proficiency, wear and use of protective clothing, and equipment through continued educational seminars and programs.
• Receive work orders; confer with supervisors to determine work priorities and exact specifications of work requested.
• Develop plans, materials and equipment specifications, and estimates for plumbing related projects; requisition necessary materials, parts, supplies, tools and equipment to ensure that RTAA systems are maintained and repairs performed in a timely manner.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics; maintain records of work performed, inventory…