Plumber - Denver

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Division of Facilities Management - Northern District

The Division of Facilities exists to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and manage the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities and campuses and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Facilities served:
Colorado Mental Health Hospital at Fort Logan (CMHHFL), Department of Human Services (DHS) (1575 Sherman St.), Wheat Ridge Regional Center (WRRC) to include the group homes and Division of Youth Services (DYS) facilities (Prairie Vista, Gilliam, Lookout Mountain Campus, Marvin W. Foote, Mount View Campus and Platte Valley.) Provides as needed support to the Veterans Community Living Center located in the district.

Total facilities are approximately 1.9 million sq. ft. at multiple sites within the Northern Region.

This position works at and travels to Northern District facilities to repair, install and maintain plumbing systems, building and associated equipment in CDHS facilities.

• Perform troubleshooting, installation, repair and maintenance on plumbing equipment and systems including pumps, temperature controls, and hot water heating systems, domestic water systems, sewer and waste disposal systems.
• Perform journeyman plumbing work that includes: unstopping commodes, sinks, floor drains, replacing washers, seats, traps, valves, supply lines, handles stool seats and related plumbing accessories and fixtures.
• Repair and/or replace equipment, components, devices, or complete systems which are not operational, broken, damaged, outdated, or obsolete that allows systems to operate as intended or increasing efficiency.
• Complete preventative maintenance checks, routine work orders and are responsible for new construction, remodels, or modification of plumbing systems including irrigation systems, and assist with project work as needed.
• Maintain, test and repair Life Safety Systems including fire hydrants, standpipes and fire suppression systems.
• Order and purchase materials, maintain stock in the warehouse and clean vehicle, warehouse and shop areas.
• New construction, remodels, or modification of plumbing systems, i.e., drains and vents.
• Assist with project work as needed.
• Perform new installation and/or renovation of water, back-flow, sewer, fire line, life safety systems, various mechanical systems and fixtures.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Obtain and follow various material installation instructions and diagnose material failures related to maintenance work and problems, and research alternate materials.
• Prepare records and perform accurate reporting with timely response on daily task sheets, leave slips, work order sheets, log books, inspection forms, purchase receipts and other administrative forms as necessary to allow for efficient work flow and documentation.
• Order and purchase materials to complete daily assignments in a timely manner.
• Maintain stock in the warehouse and in their assigned vehicle.
• Maintain and clean vehicle, warehouse and shop areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time, in-person, essential position that is required to respond in person to call backs after hours to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency in a timely manner. Shift work may be required and this position is eligible for shift differential.

Positions that perform essential law enforcement, highway maintenance, and other support services directly necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of patients, residents, and inmates of state institutions or state facilities. Employees in essential positions can be only FLSA non-exempt and can be required to work unexpected or unusual work hours to perform the essential and/or emergency services of the department without delay and/or without interruption.

Call Back applies when an eligible employee is required to report to work before the start or after the end of a scheduled shift. If there is no release from work between the call back hours and regular shift, it is considered a continuation of the shift and call back does not apply. When call back applies, a minimum of two (2) hours of the employee’s regular base pay is guaranteed.

Eligible employees are those who are eligible for overtime, and any call back time is counted as work time.

Applicants must possess an active Journey worker/Journeyman or Master Plumber license issued by the State of Colorado. A copy of your license must be attached to your application.

Applicants must have at least three years of full time plumbing experience that led to the Colorado Plumbing license (Journey worker/Master). This experience must be clearly documented in your…