Plumber 1 - Residential Life

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Plumber 1 for Residential Life-Housing Facilities Operations.This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. This position is responsible for the maintenance, repair and installation of all plumbing related equipment and systems within the 9 resident's halls, food service area and the Ponderosa Village. Duties include but are not limited to: supervising contracted employee's outline schedules, duties, and inspect all work; develop and implement preventative maintenance plan; coordinate special projects and related external contractors; provide input on upgrades; and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• This position requires the completion of a recognized plumbing apprenticeship program; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience
• Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
• A valid Class “C” Nevada driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
• The position requires experience as a service plumber.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with plumbing systems experience in large commercial buildings are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• supervising contracted employee's outline schedules, duties, and inspect all work
• develop and implement preventative maintenance plan
• coordinate special projects and related external contractors
• provide input on upgrades
• other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate. SEC
• Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related. Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
• Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses. Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees