Posting number: 2026-03147
Department: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Job classification: MAINTENANCE REPAIR WORKER 3
Posting type: Open Competitive
Categories: Building Maintenance
The Nevada Department of Corrections is seeking to fill a Maintenance Repair Worker 3 at Ely State Prison. Incumbents will be performing basic carpentry work; patch roofs, remove walls, frame; install doors, building forms and pour concrete; build shelves, repair furniture, replace damages floor tiles, install and repair locks. Perform basic interior and exterior painting work; basic electrical work; basic mechanical repairs and maintenance on pumps, valves, fans, and other mechanical equipment; basic equipment maintenance and repair work to maintain building and grounds equipment and vehicles in proper working order; basic welding and machining work. Position works Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, holidays off.
Maintenance Repair Workers perform semi-skilled work in the building and mechanical trades to repair, construct, and/or maintain buildings, facilities, and equipment.
Two years of experience performing semi-skilled work in a relevant building and/or mechanical trade; OR one year of experience as a Maintenance Repair Worker II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Follow a maintenance and preventive maintenance schedule; perform and document completion of maintenance and preventative maintenance; survey and inspect assigned facilities to identify maintenance and preventative maintenance needs.
Perform basic plumbing work such as cutting openings to gain access to or accommodate pipes; measure, cut, assemble, and join plastic and metal pipes and fittings; secure pipes to structures with clamps, brackets, and hangers; install and repair valves and fixtures such as sinks, toilets, and drinking fountains; and open clogged drains to maintain, repair, and modify plumbing systems and fixtures.
Perform basic carpentry work; patch roofs, remove walls, frame, and fasten sheetrock to walls; install doors, building forms, and pour concrete; build shelves, repair furniture, replace damaged floor tiles, install and repair locks, make keys, and install windows and/or window coverings to maintain, repair, and modify facilities and fixtures. Perform basic interior and exterior painting work; tape, finish, and texture sheetrock; patch sheetrock and masonry surfaces; set up ladders and scaffolding, mask surfaces, and apply paint with brushes, rollers, and airless spray equipment.
Perform basic electrical work such as measuring, cutting, and installing conduit using clamps, connectors, and other fittings as required; pull wiring through the conduit; cut and connect wires to install fixtures such as switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and power equipment; test circuits and components; maintain and repair parking lot lights by replacing defective fuses, bulbs, wires, photoelectric timers and transformers; adjust and clean electric controls; troubleshoot and install new parts in defective appliances. Perform basic mechanical repairs and maintenance on pumps, valves, fans, and other mechanical equipment.
Perform basic equipment maintenance and repair work to maintain building and grounds equipment and vehicles in proper working order; tune and adjust equipment/vehicles, perform preventive maintenance, and replace worn or damaged parts such as rotors, plugs, and tires.
Perform basic welding and machining work such as shaping, joining, and installing ductwork; construct racks for storage; weld gates and fences; repair tools and equipment; and machine special purpose equipment. Order materials and supplies required for repairs and regular facility maintenance; maintain routine records related to work performed and supplies and materials used.
Monitor, service, and make basic repairs to boilers, oil and gas furnaces, and air conditioning systems such as cleaning boilers, testing water content, and adding water treatment; add refrigerant to air conditioning systems; and replace fuses, compressors, filter/dryers, air handler motors and thermostats to maintain systems in proper working order.
Perform related duties and manual labor as assigned.
Under general supervision, incumbents perform the more complex semiskilled level repair and maintenance work described in the series concept the preponderance of the time. Work situations encountered by incumbents at this level require more judgment and greater troubleshooting skills to diagnose malfunctions or adapt methods to accommodate unique requirements. This is the advanced journey level in the series.
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
General knowledge of: the characteristics and quality of materials used in relevant trades areas.
Ability to: adapt standard repair and maintenance procedures or methods to accommodate unusual circumstances; determine what repairs should be referred to a journey level trades worker; perform a variety of semi-skilled work relevant to the position to which assigned in one or more of the major building or mechanical trades to include plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, welding, heating, refrigeration and air conditioning, or equipment mechanics; diagnose the cause and extent of common equipment, component or basic system malfunctions.
Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley – q.ashley@admin.nv.gov
The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) is committed to ensuring the integrity and professionalism of the construction industry in Nevada. The NSCB has the responsibility to promote quality construction by Nevada licensed contractors through a regulatory licensing system designed to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public.
