Senior Plumber Specialist - Reno, United States - University of Nevada

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DRI - Reno, NV

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Full time

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Job Description

The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is seeking a full-time Senior Plumber Specialist with the aptitude, desire, and ability to complete a range of duties from routine plumbing repairs to maintaining /installing specialized laboratory systems on its Reno, NV campus.

Besides performing routine maintenance repairs, this position is also responsible for and performs more complex, technical, and skilled plumbing/pipe fitting duties for centralized laboratory systems such as compressed air and vacuum; deionized water; and domestic and industrial hot and cold water.

This position will also help maintain campus mechanical systems including chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, boilers, fan coil units, motors, pumps, and fans.

Must have the ability to install gas lines, and related fixtures and fittings; maintain and repair above and underground waste systems; read and draw diagrams of piping systems normally associated with a large building complex; provide information to outside contractors on building modifications and new installations regarding the existing structure and systems, and work required; reviews completed work by outside contractors for compliance with specifications, plans and codes; submits recommendations for plumbing work.

Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of a certified plumbing/pipefitting apprenticeship program and five years of varied journey level plumbing, pipe fitting and controls experience; OR nine years of progressive higher level of plumbing, pipe fitting and controls experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education
Must be competent in performing complex and varied plumbing and pipefitting tasks
Knowledge of backflow preventers
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, and repair of buildings, plumbing and mechanical systems
Knowledge of HVAC mechanical, carpentry, and electrical systems
Experience mentoring fellow employees
Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office suite
Current Nevada/City of Reno Journeyman Plumber license or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
A valid Nevada driver's license or ability to obtain one by date of hire
Ability to obtain Backflow prevention certification within 6 months of hire
Compensation Grade
Technologist Grade 36, with an annual salary range between $59,105 and $86,105. Candidates will be hired at the level that is comparable to their experience, skills, and abilities.

DRI offers a benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance (Choice of three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts); PERS 17.50% retirement match, 10 hours of annual AND 10 hours sick leave accrued per month, 12 paid holidays, and educational benefits.

Additionally, there is no state income tax or social security deduction. This position is eligible for relocation assistance.
Schedule
Working hours are Monday Friday 6:00 am 2:30 pm. This position is also required to participate in the on-call rotation.
Physical Requirements

Perform physical tasks, such as lifting objects more than 50 lbs., climbing ladders and working at heights up to 30 ft.; frequently stooping, bending, kneeling, and the ability to work safely in a construction environment.

Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Technologist positions have a 6-month probationary period where your job performance will be reviewed at 3 months and then 6 months, at which time you may be taken off probation with satisfactory reviews.

Unsatisfactory reviews during the first 6 months may result in termination.
Exempt
No

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

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Please upload the following documents in the specified section:
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Contact information for three professional references, to be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant permission.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. For questions regarding this position, or assistance with your application please call the recruiting office at
Posting Close Date
06/30/2024

Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application

materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process based on applicant notification and permission.

Newly hired faculty and postdoctoral fellows must assure that their official transcript is submitted to the Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment.

Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

DRI employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. DRI only sponsors aliens applying for research faculty or postdoctoral fellow positions (J-1 or H-1B Visas).
All applicants hired by the Desert Research Institute are subject to E-Verify.

About Us

Welcome to the Desert Research Institute (DRI), we are excited to see your interest in our research, administrative, and staff positions.

DRI seeks a diverse, talented and highly motivated workforce that is committed to collaboration, inclusion and the pursuit of excellence in basic and applied research.

This unique entrepreneurial setting enables innovative, and results driven individuals to accomplish world renowned achievements.

Since 1959, DRI has stood at the forefront of understanding Earth's complex environmental systems, promoting preservation of diverse ecosystems, advancing responsible natural resource management, and improving human health and welfare throughout Nevada and around the world.

Research at DRI calls on the expertise and methods of multiple scientific disciplines.

More than 400 highly-skilled scientists, engineers, technicians, students and staff on two main campuses in Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada, are collaboratively focused on understanding and answering critical questions about global climate change, water quality and availability, air quality, sustainability of desert lands, life in extreme environments, and more.

DRI ranks high in research and development expenditures in environmental sciences.
DRI is an equal employment opportunity employer that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds.

DRI is deeply committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce and recognizes that encouraging a diverse culture strengthens problem solving skills and creativity, and increases productivity.

Additionally, an inclusive and diverse environment improves the workplace culture and encourages employee engagement.

DRI also takes measures consistent with Title IX to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its students, faculty and staff.

Additional information can be found at

DRI's Diversity and Inclusion Webpage .

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including but not limited to service-connected disabilities), gender/sex (including but not limited to pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, or religion.

Title IX Coordinator/Director of Human Resources

The Desert Research Institute does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.

Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106).

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employment.

Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to:
Jennifer Schultz, Title IX Coordinator, Desert Research Institute, 2215 Raggio Parkway, Northern Nevada Science Building, Room 112, Reno, NV 89512, Telephone: ; Email:

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