Job Description

Posting number: 2026-03594

Department: DHS - PUBLIC AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Job classification: PLUMBER 2

Posting type: Open Competitive

Categories: Building Maintenance, Trades, Construction Trades

Department of Human Services, Division of Public and Behavioral Health, is hiring for a Plumber 2, in Sparks, NV.

The Plumber 2 performs skilled plumbing work to maintain and repair plumbing systems, fixtures, and equipment. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, estimating job costs and timelines, selecting appropriate materials, and conducting preventive maintenance and inspections.

The position installs water supply, waste, steam, and gas lines; reviews blueprints; designs and lays out plumbing systems; cuts, threads, welds, and solders pipes; and assembles valves and fittings. The Plumber 2 also repairs leaks and installs fixtures such as sinks, toilets, bathtubs, water heaters, and backflow devices.

Candidates must demonstrate broad knowledge of plumbing practices and the ability to perform work independently. Requirements include completion of a recognized plumbing apprenticeship program and one year of journey-level experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid Nevada driver’s license is required.

Examples of duties

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 as described above.

Qualifications

Respond to repair orders; establish priority of repairs; diagnose problems utilizing appropriate tools and test equipment; estimate cost of jobs; acquire materials to complete a job by contacting vendors and/or completing a purchase requisition; make necessary repairs; document time and material costs for billing purposes.

Implement a preventive maintenance schedule and perform preventive maintenance such as conducting routine inspections, cleaning, servicing, and making adjustments and minor repairs to prevent malfunction and prolong the life of equipment, systems, and structures.

Install water supply, waste, steam, and gas lines and related fixtures and fittings in accordance with the plumbing code; review and interpret blueprints; design and layout plumbing systems; perform utility locating and documenting; cut, thread, weld or solder pipes; assemble and install valves, pipe fittings, insulation, and pipes; inspect for leakage; install sinks, toilets, bathtubs, water heaters, backflow devices, and other fixtures in accordance with applicable plumbing code.

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 to ensure systems and fixtures are in proper working order.

Maintain, inspect, and repair backflow systems; maintain 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 by providing information regarding the existing structure, equipment, systems, and required modification; review bids and work completed by contractors for quality and conformance with specifications and codes as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept, and in addition, at the advanced journey level, either:

1. 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; or
2. in a correctional environment, function as a lead worker for an inmate crew on a regular basis; document inmate performance through completion of periodic performance reports; implement work safety andsecurity procedures to ensure efficient, secure, and safe operation of the work unit and the security of assigned inmates, staff, buildings, tools, and equipment in accordance with the Department of Corrections requirements and department policy;secure work areas from unauthorized inmates; or
3. 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 to ensure compliance of backflow installations; report findings or submit records to local water authorities.

Supplemental information

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:State and local building codes, UPC, and NFGC; OSHA requirements; agency policies and procedures pertaining to work unit operations; 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.

Recruiter contact information: Robyn Hawkins - rhawkins1@admin.nv.gov