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Job Summary As a Plumber Technician with the State of Colorado, you will be responsible for traveling to various facilities within the Southern District to repair, install, and maintain plumbing systems, building equipment, and associated fixtures. This is a full-time, in-person position that requires responding to call backs after hours to perform essential and/or emergency services. Responsibilities - Perform troubleshooting, installation, repair, and maintenance on plumbing equipment and systems - Install, repair, and maintain domestic water systems, sewer and waste disposal systems, pumps, temperature controls, and hot water heating systems - Repair and replace equipment, components, devices, or complete systems that are not operational, broken, damaged, outdated, or obsolete - Complete preventative maintenance checks, routine work orders, and new construction, remodels, or modification of plumbing systems - Maintain,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 Requirements - Active Journeyworker/Journeyman or Master Plumber license issued by the State of Colorado - At least three years of full-time plumbing experience leading to the Colorado Plumbing license (Journeyworker/Master) - Excellent attention to detail, customer-service orientation, problem-solving skills, and resourcefulness - Basic computer skills, including email, Google applications, and Microsoft Office - Experience working with a work order system and possession of an active cross-connection certificate - Institutional and/or correctional plumbing experience preferred Benefits The State of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as a leave program. As a State employee, you will also have access to training and development opportunities, flexible scheduling, and a supportive work environment.
See More Details >>Department Information This position is open to current Colorado residents only. Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! The Division of Facilities Management - Southern Division The Division of Facilities Management 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: Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP), Department of Corrections (DOC) 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. Description of Job 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. Responsibilities include: • 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. • Snow removal • 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. 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 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. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Special Qualification: Applicants must possess an active Journeyworker/Journeyman or Master Plumber license issued by the State of Colorado. A copy of your license must be attached to your application. Experience Only: Applicants must have at least three years of full time plumbing experience that led to the Colorado Plumbing license (Journeyworker/Master). This experience must be clearly documented in your application. OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience equal to three (3) years. In order to utilize this substitution, you must attach a copy of your transcripts/apprenticeship to this job application. Preferred Qualifications: • Excellent attention to detail • The successful candidate should be customer-service oriented; have a pleasant attitude; be independent and self-directed; have the ability to problem solve; and be resourceful • Basic computer skills: email, Google applications, Microsoft Office • Experience working with a work order system. • Possession of an active cross connection certificate. • Institutional and/or Correctional plumbing experience. Conditions of Employment • A full pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process as this position is deemed to have direct contact with vulnerable persons. Felony convictions, conviction of crimes of moral turpitude, or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide the CDHS Background Unit with an official disposition of any charges. • Must be willing to submit and pass a full background check. • Must currently possess and maintain throughout employment in this position, an active Journeyworker/Journeyman or Master Plumber license issued by the State of Colorado. • Must possess and maintain a valid non-restricted Colorado driver’s license. • Travel – This position will be required to drive State Vehicles as part of daily work assignment from site to site equipped with tools to perform daily duties. May be required to travel to training and meetings. • Must be willing to receive an annual influenza vaccination or provide a document for a medical exemption or a letter for religious exemption. • Must successfully pass a Tuberculosis (TB) test. • Must be available for call back to perform essential and/or emergency services without delay and/or without interruption. • Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours. • Use, Handling, or Exposure to hazardous materials – Explain: Proximity to moving, mechanical parts. Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Exposure to electrical shock and working in highly exposed places. Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS. Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ([email protected]), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules. Supplemental Information How to Apply The Assessment Process For additional recruiting questions, please contact [email protected] About Us: If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer: • Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans • Medical and dental health plans • Employer supplemented Health Savings Account • Paid life insurance • Short- and long-term disability coverage • 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave • BenefitHub state employee discount program • Employee Wellness program MotivateMe • Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more! • Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs. Our Values: We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans. Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement. We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado. Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public. We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy. Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at [email protected] or call 1-800-929-0791. ~THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER~ Toll Free Applicant Technical Support
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