Plumber

Salary: $30.72 Hourly
Location : City of Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26SEP79828 - O
Department: Public Works Department
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: LVCEA


About the Position
Career Opportunity

The city of Las Vegas invites applications for Plumber. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled plumbing tasks in the repair and maintenance of public buildings and facilities; performs maintenance and repair of park irrigation systems and park fixtures; and performs a variety of plumbing tasks in assigned area.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the full journey level class within the Plumber series. Employees within this class perform the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Supervision Received

Receives general supervision and work assignments from higher level staff.
Examination Process
A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The supplemental questions are the examination. Falsification of information may result in disqualification from recruitment or removal from a city position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date. The supplemental questions are weighted 100% for placement on an eligible list and must be worked on individually by the applicant only. The supplemental questions of all qualified applicants will be reviewed for placement on an eligible list. The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years.


Eligible List

You must score 70% or higher on the written examination to be placed on the eligible list.

Selection Process

Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include a hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks. The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/or future openings which may include part-time or full-time positions.
Example of Duties
Essential Functions

1. Installs, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs a variety of city plumbing and irrigation systems and equipment, including flush valves, water and sewer lines, piping, hoses, fittings, adapters, couplings, broken valves and wood components; repairs leaks in faucets, drains, pumps, hot water tanks, piping and valves.
2. Unclogs sinks, toilets, urinals; installs and maintains drinking fountains.
3. Operates a variety of plumbing equipment and tools.
4. Winterizes pipes and equipment.
5. Eliminates odors from sewage drains, pumps and vent systems.
6. Constructs new restroom facilities, including underground utilities; renovates restrooms to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and the Uniform Plumbing Code.
7. Assists in planning new plumbing systems; estimates time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisitions materials as required; maintains files and receipts.
8. Provides technical guidance to other city maintenance staff; reviews blue prints; performs inspections to make recommendations on repairs or upgrades.
9. Installs and maintains backflow prevention devices; maintains fertilizer injection systems.
10. Overhauls pool and spa heaters; maintains filters, pumps, piping and valves.
11. Fabricates waste disposal and leach field systems.
12. Repairs or replaces gas and electric water heaters.
13. Maintains boiler plumbing.
14. Maintains and operates septic systems.

Marginal Functions

1. Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
2. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
3. Responds to emergencies during evening and weekends.
4. Performs general cleanup of job sites.
5. Performs minor non-structural welding fabrication and installation projects.

Minimum Requirements
Experience

Two years of increasingly responsible journey-level plumbing experience.

Training

Equivalent to graduation from high school, including additional specialized training in plumbing.

Licenses and Certifications

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.

Within 15 days of initial hire, provide documentation of completion of an OSHA-10 course in construction industry safety and health hazard recognition and prevention, developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of

Tools and materials used in plumbing work and building maintenance.
Methods and procedures used in plumbing repairs, replacements and new installation including various techniques used in soldering.
Repair and remodeling.
Waste disposal systems.
Blueprints and layouts.
Operational hazards and standard safety practices.
Applicable building codes.


Skills in

Using journeyman plumbing tools including a variety of wastewater line cleaning equipment.
Conducting a variety of skilled plumbing tasks.
Climbing and working at height on ladders, scaffolding and electric lifts.
Working within extremely confined spaces.
Assembling and installing air, gas, water and waste disposal systems.
Reading and interpreting blueprints.
Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
Communicating clearly and concisely.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Working independently and without direct supervision.

Competencies

Core Workforce Competencies

Professionalism - Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.

Effective Communication - Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.

Customer Focus - Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.

Adaptability - Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.

Problem Solving - Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.

Productive Partnerships - Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.

Technical and Safety Expertise - Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.
CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
LVCEA Compensation and Benefits - 2026
COMPENSATION

Annual Base Pay Increases

• Negotiated as part of the collective bargaining process.
• Step (Merit) Increase - typically awarded on the anniversary date of hire, up to range maximum.

BENEFITS

Uniform Allowance

• Available for some classifications.

Tool/Equipment Allowance

• Available for some classifications.

Retirement

• Benefit eligible employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS). PERS, a statewide defined benefit plan, calculates retirement benefits based on 2.25 percent (current percentage for employees hired 7/1/15 and after)for each year of service, applied to the employee's highest consecutive 36-month average salary. PERS also requires that employees share 50 percent of the PERS contribution, which is implemented by reducing the city's salary ranges. The highest consecutive 36-month average salary is increased commensurate with the salary range reductions required by PERS.

Deferred Compensation

• The city offers a 457(b) Plan which is a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Employees are covered the first of the month following date of employment. Five medical plans, two dental, and two vision plans are available. City pays 100% of employee premium + 50% of dependent premium.

Life and AD&D Insurance

• City provides $20,000 insurance at no cost.
• Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D insurance available for purchase.

Disability Insurance

• City provides a long term disability policy:
  • LTD: Employees who normally work at least 30 hours/week are eligible. Benefits may begin after 90 days of an approved disability leave. Payment is up to 60% of earnings, up to $11,000/month, and may not be supplemented with sick or vacation.

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS

• Employees covered by a City health plan and their covered spouse and dependents over age 18 are eligible for a comprehensive wellness physical exam annually at no cost to them at ARC Health and Wellness..

VACATION (Hours/Year)

• Year 1-2: 80 hours
• Years 3-7: 120 hours
• Y ears 8-10: 128 hours
• Years 11-15: 180 hours
• Year 16 and over: 200 hours
• Maximum accrual: 250 hours, if hired after 12/3/2014
• Sell-back: Up to 60 hours each year; must leave a balance of 40 hours in leave bank.

HOLIDAYS

• City provides 12 paid holidays plus a birthday holiday.

SICK LEAVE

• Sick Leave: 104 hours per year
• Maximum Accrual: 420 hours, if hired after 12/03/2014
• Sick Leave Bonus: Negotiated sick leave bonus
• Payout at Separation: See contract

RETIREE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE

• Available for purchase - retiree pays full cost of premiums.

NOTE: Benefits subject to change
Revised 12/10/2025
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in DISQUALIFICATION from the selection process.Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• I agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that my responses can be verified from information included within the application.

02


When answering "yes" to the below supplemental questions about experience, education, driver's license, or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the appropriate section of your application.

• I acknowledge and understand the above statement

03


Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

05


How many years of increasingly responsible journey-level plumbing experience do you have?

• No Experience
• 1 Year
• 2 Years
• 3 Years
• 4 Years
• 5+ Years

06


Do you have any specialized training in plumbing? (Specialized training to include on the job training)

• Yes
• No

07


If you answered yes to the previous question please give a detailed description of this training and where you obtained it.If you do not have this experience please type "NA"
08


SUPPLEMENTAL EXAMINATION: Questions 10 through 17 below are the examination for this recruitment. Your responses to the following questions will be read and scored by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). While reviewing your responses, the SME will not have access to your application/resume. Although you may have some of this information on your application, you will need to answer the questions completely. In order to give the SME the best opportunity to evaluate your responses, please make sure you read the question carefully and fully answer all the questions asked. This is your only opportunity to provide detailed information. Failure to provide full and complete answers may affect the outcome of your score and placement on the eligibility list. PLEASE DO NOT COPY AND PASTE YOUR RESUME.

• I have read, understand and will comply with the above information.

09


When responding to the supplemental questions below, do not type "see resume." To receive credit for your responses during the examination process, you must provide complete answers based on your own experience. If you do not have experience in a particular area, please enter "N/A."

• I have read, understand and will comply with the above information

10


Please describe the areas of plumbing you have experience in. (Examples; Residential, Commercial Maintenance, Underground, Rough-in, and Top-out.) Please be as detailed as possible and tell us where you gained this experience.
11


Please describe your experience working on domestic booster pumps for potable water. Please be as detailed as possible and tell us where you gained this experience.
12


Please describe your experience working with commercial water heaters. Include tank, tankless and any other types that you have experience with. Please be as detailed as possible and tell us where you gained this experience.
13


Please describe your experience working with injector pumps for sewage and nuisance water. Also, include any irrigation pump and variable frequency drive experience that you may have. Please be as detailed as possible and tell us where you gained this experience.
14


Please describe your experience operating drain cleaning machines, including types of equipment that you are familiar with. (Examples: Closet Auger, Cable Machines, and Jetter Machines.) Please be as detailed as possible and tell us where you gained this experience.
15


Please describe your experience with the operation of electronic line location and video inspection equipment. Please be as detailed as possible and tell us where you gained this experience.
16


Please describe your experience working with park restrooms and/or penal ware. Please be as detailed as possible and tell us where you gained this experience.
17


Please describe your experience working on backflow preventers. Please be as detailed as possible and tell us where you gained this experience.
Required Question