Plumber (DMVA)

Plumber (DMVA)

Salary

$63,480.00 Annually

Location

Arapahoe County, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

OAA00330

Department

Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Division

Air National Guard

Opening Date

04/25/2025

Closing Date

7/8/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Type of Announcement

This position is open only to Colorado state residents.

Primary Physical Work Address

Buckley Air Force Base, 18848 E. Crested Butte Avenue, Bldg. 830, Aurora, CO 80011

Hiring Pay Rate

$5290.00 per month (non-negotiable)

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

Human Resources, ...

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS

Department Information

The Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has four major operational divisions: Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize state and federal resources to provide our communities, State, and nation with a ready military force for national defense and state emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado Veterans.

DMVA offers comprehensive benefit programs to its classified work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life, disability plans, flexible spending accounts, and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering compressed work weeks, on-site fitness facilities, free parking, and a variety of training opportunities!

Description of Job

This position works for our Air National Guard Division, Civil Engineering section at Buckley Air Force Base located in Aurora and occasionally at Ft. Carson Firing Range and Greeley Air National Guard Station. The plumber is responsible for the repair, installation, maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting of building plumbing systems (gas, water, sewer, chilled and hot water piping), plumbing fixtures, domestic water heaters, boilers, pumps, and backflow preventers. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

performing routine plumbing maintenance, repairing, and installing of water, sanitary sewer, gas piping systems, domestic water heaters, oil water separators, pumps, valves, and plumbing fixtures;

performing yearly testing on all backflow devices;

preparing, documenting, and keeping accurate records of preventative maintenance, testing, and checks;

responding to building manager needs, concerns, problems, etc. and independently diagnosing problems, ordering correct materials, and addressing issues;

estimating labor, material and replacement parts costs;

directing, assisting and training other building trades sections and lesser skilled co-workers;

completing daily and monthly time sheets;

reading and interpreting national and local codes, technical orders, blue prints, operating manuals, diagrams, and schematics to ensure proper installations, code compliance, and preventative maintenance is performed on all equipment;

assisting engineers in new construction and remodels; and

developing and maintaining a comprehensive filing and documentation system for preventative maintenance, work orders, purchasing, warranties, etc. pertaining to all plumbing-related duties.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of progressively responsible professional plumbing experience that involved utilizing and maintaining comprehensive preventative maintenance.

OR

Possession of a current, journey-level plumber license issued by the State of Colorado.

Necessary Special Requirements

Must be able to pass a background check at initial employment (felony or drug convictions are not consistent with base security requirements).

Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Must be physically able to perform strenuous physical labor.

Must be willing to be available for call-back as needed.

Must be willing to work in other departments (plowing snow) as needed that may result in overtime or working on scheduled days off.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

Able to stand, walk, climb, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach above the shoulder.

Able to constantly lift and carry ten pounds, frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.

Able to push, pull, have manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, near and far vision, hearing abilities, and be able to verbally communicate with others.

Able to work inside, work alone, perform duties in extreme cold/heat, work above ground, work with chemicals/solvents, work around noise and vibrations, walk on uneven surfaces, operate moving equipment/vehicles, climb on a ladder, work in a small and confined space, work with machinery, and work in hazardous conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who possess a Backflow Certification. If the selected candidate does not have a Backflow Certification, it must be obtained within six months of hire. This position will work Tuesday through Friday, 6:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a 45 minute lunch break. This position will also assist other departments performing a variety of duties when the need arises, such as snow emergencies. This position is also subject to call-back for after hour emergencies.

Supplemental Information

Appeal Rights:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (...), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed ...) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ...; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Colorado for All Philosophy: Colorado for All means working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It means we support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity.

Employment Philosophy: The State of Colorado strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Accommodations:

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at ....

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