POSITION: Plumber

DUTIES: Under direction of the Property Services Director, perform skilled work in assembling, installing, maintaining, and repairing pipes, fittings, and fixtures pertaining to heating, water, and drainage systems; to perform semi skilled and skilled duties in other mainte nance trade areas; and to do other related work as required. *Install general plumbing systems to current codes and maintain and repair existing systems. *Install, maintain, and repair various types of water heating and low-pressure boiler units and systems. *Install water and waste piping to state code requirements. *Repair and replace pipes and control valves, fittings, and a variety of other fixtures and devices. *Cut, thread pipes, and join pipes and lines utilizing a variety of techniques and materials. *Clean and remove obstructions from drains, water, and sewer systems. *Install and maintain backflow devices to ensure that potable water lines are protected. *Plan, organize, and lay out work in accordance with blueprints, schematics, and building code requirements. *Requisition, order and maintain an adequate inventory of plumbing related parts, and materials. *Plan, organize, and lay out assigned skilled tasks. *Estimate labor and material project costs. *Formulate, create and maintain a variety of preventative maintenance records. *Drive and maintain a service vehicle to and from work sites. *Assist in other maintenance work orders as needed *Other duties that may be assigned

REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be: *Minimum: Completion of 4-year apprenticeship. *Preferred: Two years of experience as a licensed journeyman plumber. *Education: High School diploma or the equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid Colorado Motor Vehicle Operator's Li cense Journeyman Plumber s License Backflow Cross Contamination Prevention Certificate Conditions of Employment: Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier. Upon receipt of an offer of employment, candidates must complete required drug testing within 72 hours. All testing will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory, which will follow testing standards in accordance with state law. Testing will be conducted on a urine sample provided by the candidate to the testing laboratory under procedures established by the laboratory to ensure privacy of the employee, while protecting against tampering/alteration of the test results.

PREFERRED SKILLS: Knowledge of *Applicable state plumbing codes, guidelines and regulations. *Backflow prevention regulations and system testing. *Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the plumbing trade. *Installation, maintenance and repair of a variety of plumbing systems utilized in commercial and residential applications. *Safe working habits, methods and procedures. Ability to *Skillfully and safely install, maintain, and repair plumbing fixtures and systems *Work from blueprints, shop drawings, sketches, manuals, diagrams and schematics. *Accurately estimate labor and material costs. *Establish good records and prepare complete and concise, maintenance and repair reports *Develop and maintain as built drawings as changes are made. *Understand and carry out oral and written directions. *Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. *Plan, lay out, and coordinate the work of others.

WAGE: Range starting at $29.80 *based on "step 4" *4 years apprenticeship - $34.70/hour based the 24/25 salary schedules and related experience.

SHIFTS: Contracted 260 Days

JOB SITE: Montrose, CO

BENEFITS: A variety of health insurance plans with employer contribution, including dental and vision nsurance, Telehealth, a $50,000 life insurance policy with optional additional coverage, PERA retirement contribution, supplemental insurance options including pet insurance, no match tax shelter account options including 401K, 457(b), 403 (b) and Roth, before tax deductions and flexible spending options, paid leave options and holidays based upon the position, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Added perks: Great people to work with, professional development and advancement opportunities, and multiple wellness programs and incentives.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply' to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).