Plumber - Pueblo

Overview

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Please note:

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. The Division of Facilities Management - Southern Division 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 a safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities and campuses.

Facilities served include the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP), Department of Corrections facilities in Pueblo, Pueblo Regional Center (PRC), Division of Youth Services (DYS) – Zeb Pike, Spring Creek and Pueblo, and the Veteran’s Community Living Centers in the southern district. Total facilities are approximately 2 million sq. ft. at multiple sites in over 110 buildings. You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times.

Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

This position travels to various CDHS locations within the Southern District 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• Repair and/or replace equipment, components, devices, or complete systems which are not operational, broken, damaged, outdated, or obsolete to allow systems to operate as intended or increase efficiency.
• Complete preventative maintenance checks, routine work orders and assist with 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 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 the assigned vehicle; maintain and clean vehicle, warehouse and shop areas.
• Snow removal; perform other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time, in-person, essential position that is required to be on-call on a rotating basis and respond in person to after hours call backs to perform essential and/or emergency services of the agency in a timely manner.

Call Back applies when an eligible nonexempt employee is required to report to work before the start or after the end of a scheduled shift. An eligible nonexempt employee does not have to be on call eligible to receive call back pay. 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;

if applicable, the nonexempt employee may earn overtime or compensatory time. When a nonexempt employee is called back, they are entitled to a minimum of two (2) hours of their regular base pay (call back pay) or pay for the actual amount of time spent responding to the call, whichever is greater. Call back time is counted as work time.

Essential Positions
. 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 only be FLSA nonexempt and can be required to work unexpected or unusual work hours to perform essential and/or emergency services of the department without delay and/or without interruption.

On Call is additional pay beyond base pay for eligible, nonexempt employees who are specifically scheduled to be on call. Employees are entitled to on-call pay only when they are not working but are scheduled to be…