Airport Plumber - Aviation

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.

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.

Work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations.

Must possess a valid Class C Nevada Driver's License at time of hire.

Medical Examination
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.

Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

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.

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.

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; 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. 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; 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; 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.

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; 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.

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