Airport Plumber

Salary: $30.38 - $44.84 Hourly
Location : Harry Reid International Airport - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-6158X
Division: Facilities
Subarea: Maintenance
Opening Date: 11/18/2025
Closing Date: 5/26/2026 5:01 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt


ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County Department of Aviation is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Airport Plumber position. This position performs journey-level work on a multitude of plumbing and pipefitting systems for various commercial facilities, including but not limited to the maintenance, repair, remodeling, and installation of those systems. This includes repair and maintenance of restroom fixtures, flushometers, and drain line issues, as well as the maintenance, repair, and sanitizing of Aircraft Potable Water Systems to ensure clean drinking water per Federal and International regulations. Further, this position performs maintenance, repair, and replacement of pumps and controls for a variety of sewage lift and de-watering stations, as well as the water supply to Triturator Systems and their waste discharge. Additionally, this position requires knowledge of looped water systems supplying fire sprinkler systems and domestic water for maintenance and repair purposes, as well as the installation and repair of hydronic components on specified heating and cooling and related equipment.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN CHANGED AND IS NOW REFLECTED IN THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT.

This is an open and continuous recruitment, scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application was received and reviewed by Employee Services.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Employee Services.
Employee Services reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from high school AND seven (7) years of skilled experience in the plumbing trade. Successful completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a plumber may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience. Attendance at a recognized trade school is desirable, as is experience with piping systems and equipment in an industrial or plant setting.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.
Working Conditions: Work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations.
Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Class C Nevada Driver's License at time of hire.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.
Residency Requirement: Permanent employees must maintain a principal place of residency within the boundaries of Clark County and provide proof of compliance with Nevada motor vehicle registration and drivers' license laws within 90 days of employment.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.


Background Check: Employment with the Department of Aviation is contingent upon completion of an education/experience background investigation, a fingerprint-based criminal history record check processed by the FBI, and upon the ability to be granted a security badge as mandated by the Transportation Security Administration.


Note: all prospective hires must present two original government issued ID's upon acceptance of job offer. Examples of acceptable ID's include a Passport, Driver's License or DMV issued ID, birth certificate, Social Security card, Voter Registration card, school issued ID with picture, etc.
Customs and Border Protection Security Seal Program: Employment with the Department of Aviation in this job title is contingent upon a five year employment and residency history record check and the ability to present original identity based documentation in order to meet the requirements for a Security Seal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS


Mobility to work in a typical shop or related maintenance setting, including operating typical trade equipment, hand and power tools and standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle to various work sites; stamina to stand, walk and climb and to work in confined or awkward spaces for an extended period of time; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Participates in the design, layout and installation of office, public facility, shop, plant and other remodeling, repair or modification projects affecting airport buildings and facilities; takes measurements; prepares working drawings and sketches; assists in preparing project specifications.
• Estimates materials, parts, tools and equipment needed for work assignments; orders and picks up materials and supplies from outside vendors as appropriate; prepares cost estimates for job.
• Performs skilled plumbing, pipefitting and sprinkler work such as the installation and repair of pipes, valves, drains, fixtures, hot water heaters, fire suppression systems, heating and cooling tower elements, and other elements of office and public facilities.
• Maintain water main feed lines ensuring fully functioning valves to address water pressure issues, in a looped water system to maintain full flow to fire sprinkler systems and the domestic water supply to the airport's terminal buildings.
• In addition to maintaining numerous lift stations/pumps, which remove substantial amounts of ground water that flow through airport property, including large high-volume pumps located in the airport connector tunnels, automatic tram tunnels, and also maintain sewage ejector pumps serving aircraft hangers and Airfield Ramp Control Towers, in addition to domestic water booster pump systems providing sufficient water pressure to the ramp control towers.
• Performs remodeling work to change fixtures and other equipment to conform to Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
• Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on systems and equipment; solves difficult plumbing problems such as tracing and correcting leaks and odors in public usage locations.
• Performs welding and other installations and repair techniques on above and underground piping systems including copper, asbestos cement, PVC and other plastics, transited, galvanized materials; installs taps, valves, tees, service connections and other fittings.
• Operate and maintain fire suppression systems and all associated code-required pumps and piping systems.
• Ensures that all installation, maintenance and repair work is performed to code.
• Tests and troubleshoots plumbing, pipefitting and sprinkler system malfunctions, repairs or orders and replaces components, and tests equipment prior to placing back into service.
• Installs and tests backflow prevention devices on potable water systems.
• Maintains potable water systems providing clean drinking water to domestic and international airline passengers conforming to requirements of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Drinking Water Quality Pool (IDQP), United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Aircraft Drinking Water Rule (ADWR), and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• Ensure airport's triturator systems supplying water to the system and ensuring evacuation of waste from aircraft lavatories is discharged safely into the public sewer system.
• Reads diagrams, blueprints, specifications and manuals for installation and repair projects.
• Maintains and services hand and power tools related to the trade; keeps small inventory of frequently used supplies and parts.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• May direct the work of less skilled assistants on specific projects; ensures that proper safety precautions are followed.
• Maintains records of work performed and materials used.
• Drives County vehicles to work sites and transports materials and assistants as required; may work from lift trucks, ladders and other elevating devices.

Join the Clark County Department of Aviation Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Alternative Work Schedules
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO) - eligible first of the month following 15 days of employment
  • - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13 Paid Holidays plus a Floating Birthday Holiday, and an additional Floating Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Tool Allowance for certain eligible positions.
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• The Department of Aviation, a department of Clark County, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
• Community Volunteer Opportunities
• Comprehensive training program
• Wellness program

01



The following questions 1-7 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.
Which describes your highest level of education completed?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade School or Technical Degree
• Some College (1-29 semester credits)
• Some College (30-59 semester credits)
• Some College (60-89 semester credits)
• Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02


If you selected "Some High School" in the previous question, please list your highest-grade level completed. If this does not apply, type N/A.
03


Indicate your full-time professional experience in the plumbing trade.

• No Experience
• Less than 3 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 4 to 5 years
• 5 to 6 years
• 6 to 7 years
• 7 to 8 years
• 8 to 9 years
• 9 to 10 years
• 10 to 11 years
• More than 11 years

04


Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 3. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:


05


Indicate if you have successfully completed a recognized apprenticeship as a plumber.

• Yes, I have successfully completed a recognized apprenticeship as a plumber.
• No, I have not successfully completed a recognized apprenticeship as a plumber.

06


If you answered "Yes" in question 5, please list your current and professional apprenticeship certification relevant to this position (see template below). Type N/A if you answered "No." Please attach your apprenticeship certification to your application at the time of submission or email to View email address on click.appcast.io.

Certification:
Name of agency or institution administering the certification:
07


Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

• Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.
• Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.
• No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

08


The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

• I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "education" and "work history" sections details on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

09


Indicate your full-time professional experience with commercial plumbing piping systems, fixtures, and equipment in a large commercial facility.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 5 years
• 5 to 8 years
• More than 8 years

10


Indicate your full-time professional experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing fixtures, appliances, sewer lines, and related plumbing equipment.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 5 years
• 5 to 8 years
• More than 8 years

11


Indicate your full-time professional experience in performing commercial plumbing service and repair work.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 5 years
• 5 to 8 years
• More than 8 years

12


Indicate your full-time professional experience estimating the materials, parts, tools, and equipment needed for the planning and completion of various plumbing jobs and tasks.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 5 years
• 5 to 8 years
• More than 8 years

13


Indicate your full-time professional experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of drain cleaning equipment used in the plumbing trade.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 5 years
• 5 to 8 years
• More than 8 years

14


Indicate your full-time professional experience performing soldering of copper and brass pipe/fittings, including preparations and tools used for installing copper and brass pipe press fittings.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 5 years
• 5 to 8 years
• More than 8 years

15


Indicate your full-time professional experience cutting and installing no-hub cast iron soil pipe for above and underground piping systems.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 5 years
• 5 to 8 years
• More than 8 years

16


Indicate your full-time professional experience applying safety regulations pertaining to the plumbing trade and following safe work methods on the job.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 5 years
• 5 to 8 years
• More than 8 years

17


Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 9-16. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:


Required Question