PLUMBER

Job Description:

PLUMBER

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Department of Real Property Management is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Plumber position. As a member of our team, you will perform installation, repair, and maintenance work on a variety of plumbing and pipefitting systems at various County facilities. The ideal candidate should have journey-level qualifications and have the ability to work individually or as part of a team and will work as a member of the RPM Operations Team.

PLEASE NOTE: This position performs maintenance, repair, and construction at all facilities across Clark County which could include detention facilities, court facilities, family/youth/recreation facilities, rural locations, Coroner’s office and morgue, and campus locations. This position could also be subject to shift work that includes nights, evenings, and weekends.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be used to fill permanent-intermittent positions. The selected candidates will work a regular schedule of more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours in a workweek. They will be paid at the approved hourly rate for actual hours worked. The successful selected candidates will be eligible for benefits on a prorated basis based on hours worked in a pay period.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school AND six (6) years of skilled experience in the plumbing trade. Successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a plumber may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience. Attendance at a recognized trade school is desirable, as is experience with piping systems and equipment in an industrial or plant setting.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations. May be assigned to a detention facility.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Class C Nevada Driver's License at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Participates in the design, layout and installation of office, public facility, shop, plant and other remodeling, repair or modification projects affecting County buildings and facilities.
• Takes measurements; prepares working drawings and sketches; assists in preparing project specifications.
• Estimates materials, parts, tools and equipment needed for work assignments.
• Orders and picks up materials and supplies from outside vendors as appropriate.
• Prepares cost estimates for job.
• Performs skilled plumbing, pipefitting and sprinkler work such as the installation and repair of pipes, valves, drains, fixtures, hot water heaters, heating and cooling tower elements, and other elements of office and public facilities.
• Performs remodeling work to change fixtures and other equipment to conform to Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
• Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on systems and equipment; solves difficult plumbing problems such as tracing and correcting leaks and odors in public usage locations.
• Performs welding and other installations and repair techniques on above and underground piping systems including copper, asbestos cement, PVC and other plastics, transited, galvanized materials; installs taps, valves, tees, service connections and other fittings.
• Ensures that all installation, maintenance and repair work is performed to code.
• Tests and troubleshoots plumbing, pipefitting and sprinkler system malfunctions, repairs or orders and replaces components, and tests equipment prior to placing back into service.
• Installs and tests backflow prevention devices on potable water systems.
• Reads diagrams, blueprints, specifications and manuals for installation and repair projects.
• Maintains and services hand and power tools related to the trade; keeps small inventory of frequently used supplies and parts.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• May direct the work of less skilled assistants on specific projects; ensures that proper safety precautions are followed.
• Maintains records of work performed and materials used.
• Drives County vehicles to work sites and transports materials and assistants as required; may work from lift trucks, ladders and other elevating devices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical shop or related maintenance setting, including operating typical trade equipment, hand and power tools and standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle to various work sites; stamina to stand, walk and climb and to work in confined or awkward spaces for an extended period of time; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
  • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

Closing Date/Time: 4/21/2026 5:01 PM Pacific

Salary:

$28.15 - $41.52 Hourly