Plumber - Denver bei State of Colorado

About the Department

 

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

The Division of Facilities 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 safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities and campuses and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Facilities served: Colorado Mental Health Hospital  at Fort Logan (CMHHFL), Department of Human Services (DHS) (1575 Sherman St.), Wheat Ridge Regional Center (WRRC) to include the group homes and Division of Youth Services (DYS) facilities (Prairie Vista, Gilliam, Lookout Mountain Campus, Marvin W. Foote, Mount View Campus and Platte Valley.)  Provides as needed support to the Veterans Community Living Center located in the district.  Total facilities are approximately 1.9 million sq. ft. at multiple sites within the Northern Region.

Position Duties

This position works at and travels to Northern District facilities 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Repair and / or replace equipment, components, devices, or complete systems which are not operational, broken, damaged, outdated, or obsolete that allows systems to operate as intended or increasing efficiency.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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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.  

• 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.

• 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.

• This position requires State of Colorado residency at the time of application and residency within the state throughout the duration of employment in this position.

• 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 current, valid non-restricted Colorado driver’s license.

  • Out-of-State Driver’s License holders must obtain a valid, non-restricted Colorado Driver’s License within 30 days of employment start date.  

• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Check 
  

• 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:

1. Disclose that information on the application.

2. Explain why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify you from the current position.

3. Provide your employee number from your prior State employment.  Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

• Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:

  • Relevant years of state service experience.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.  

• You can find the official appeal form here. 

• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:

  • By email ( [email protected] ), or

  • Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, 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.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance:

• At (303) 866-3300, or

•  Refer to the  Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.

Other Qualifications

The Assessment Process

For additional recruiting questions, please contact [email protected] 

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, join 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. Each of us is committed to contributing to a safe and accessible CDHS. 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 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

• State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center

• Employee Wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more

• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

• *Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.