Journeyman HVAC

Elko County School District • Elko, NV

381d

About The Position

The Journeyman HVAC position at Elko County School District involves skilled work in assembling, installing, and repairing plumbing systems under general supervision. The role requires adherence to plumbing codes and specifications, ensuring the functionality and safety of gas, water, and heating systems within the school district.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent (GED, college, technical, or trade school transcript).
• Completion of apprenticeship or journeyman certification as a plumber, or a minimum of documented experience.
• Willingness to cross-train and work in other building trades.
• Experience working on boilers or willingness to be trained.
• Valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in Nevada.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Certified Back Flow Prevention Assembly Tester accepted by the State of Nevada.
• State of Nevada Bureau of Safe Drinking Water-Water Distribution/Treatment Operators Certificate or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• Nevada State Fire Marshall C of R Types 'G', 'GU', and Backflow Prevention or ability to obtain within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures such as water heaters, showers, and dishwashers.
• Repairs and maintains plumbing by replacing washers, mending burst pipes, and opening clogged drains.
• Repairs and/or replaces tubing, gas heating fixtures, furnaces, regulators, controls, and pumps.
• Studies building plans and drawings to determine materials requirements and sequence of installations.
• Inspects structures to ascertain obstructions to be avoided during installation.
• Locates and marks positions of pipes and connection passage holes in walls and floors.
• Cuts and threads pipe using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and/or pipe-threading machine.
• Solders, brazes, and glues pipe and fittings.
• Cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipes and fittings.
• Tests assembled vessels and piping using specified procedures.
• Replaces and/or repairs insulating material on piping.
• Assembles and installs valves, pipe fittings, and pipes composed of various materials using hand and power tools.
• Communicates and assists with other agencies regarding inspection and compliance issues.
• Handles and disposes of hazardous materials responsibly.
• Conforms to safety standards as prescribed.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED