Job Description

Posting number: 2026-03336

Department: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Job classification: PLUMBER 2

Posting type: Open Competitive

Categories: Building Maintenance, Corrections, Trades

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 be installing water, waste, seam and gas lines; design and layout plumbing systems; installing fixtures; repairing plumbing systems; maintaining and repairing water softeners. This position is required to work directly with inmate workers assigned to the Maintenance departments. Must be able to supervise journey level skilled workers and inmate workers. Incumbents in this position will also be required to complete general maintenance assignments along with plumbing assignment which will be determined by the Facility Supervisor. This position works Monday – Friday, weekends and holidays off. Schedule can change to meet the needs of the institution.

Plumbers perform skilled plumbing work to maintain and repair plumbing systems, fixtures, and equipment.

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: Susan Ashley – q.ashley@admin.nv.gov