Plumber*

City of Henderson, NV • Full-time • Henderson, NV, US • $40 - $46 / hour • 3m ago

Position Overview

The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement.

This recruitment is limited to the first 100 qualified external applications and will close to the public without notice while still accepting application from internal employees.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Plumber in the Department of Public Works. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status.**

Under general supervision, installs, repairs, replaces and maintains plumbing equipment, mechanical systems and related equipment, fixtures and piping in City buildings and facilities; and performs related duties as assigned.

**NOTE TO APPLICANTS
Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, full-time non-probationary employees successfully completing the assessment process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months.

Probationary full-time, part-time, temporary employees, and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate list(s), which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled by full-time non-probationary employees, the separate list(s) may be utilized.

External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Completion of an apprenticeship program as a plumber.
Three (3) years of qualified journey level plumbing experience.
Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered.
Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.
Must possess a current and valid journeyman certificate/card at the time of appointment.
Possession of a American Water Works Association (AWWA) Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certificate within six (6) months of appointment, and maintenance of such current certification as a condition of continued employment.
All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by state and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and maintained at the incumbents' expense.
Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check.
Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years.Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment.

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2)Current and valid Journeyman certificate/card*

Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application

ASSESSMENT DATES:
Performance Examination (Weighted 50%) - Wednesday, October 2, 2024
(Best-Qualified Candidates)

Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 50%) - Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - Immediately following Performance Examination
(Candidates Passing Performance Examination Only)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.