Pipe Laying Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** Job Summary The Maintenance Repair Specialist 1, assigned to the 152nd Civil Engineer Squadron Department at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (IAP) installation with the Nevada Air National Guard, Office of the Military, performs skilled work in equipment maintenance and electrical systems. Equipment maintenance duties primarily involve recurring preventive maintenance and repair of 13 facility-sized generators.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, oil and coolant changes, monthly startup and operational checks, and the accurate maintenance of documentation records in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This position also requires skilled electrical work, including but not limited to replacing fixtures, receptacles, ballasts, and lighting, as well as installing and maintaining electrical wiring throughout the installation. The scope of work encompasses approximately 25 facilities across the installation.

Maintenance Repair Specialists perform a variety of skilled work in two or more of the mechanical and construction trades in order to repair, construct, and/or maintain buildings, grounds and equipment. Essential Qualifications Four years of progressively responsible experience under the supervision of journey level trades persons in two or more of the major building or mechanical trades which included responsibility for performing a variety of repair and maintenance activities, laying out jobs and ordering materials; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Job Duties Perform skilled plumbing work to maintain, repair, and modify plumbing systems and fixtures; review blueprints and determine the best method of modifying the plumbing system in accordance with code requirements; determine the type, quantity and cost of materials needed; replace lines by measuring and cutting pipe, assemble pipes and fittings, and join pipes by threading or soldering; install and repair hot water heaters; repair three-phase electric well pumps and controls.

Perform skilled carpentry work to construct, maintain, repair, and modify facilities, fixtures, furniture and woodwork; review plans and specifications; lay out projects in accordance with code requirements and purchase appropriate materials; construct forms and pour and finish concrete for slabs and floors; construct roofs and walls; install doors and windows. Perform skilled electrical work such as reviewing blueprints and schematics; calculating load requirements; laying out projects and installing wiring, fixtures, and equipment in accordance with code requirements; install switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels; troubleshoot and repair electric motors, generators and equipment. Perform skilled painting work; prepare surfaces and apply paint with brushes and airless spray equipment; apply wall coverings; stain and varnish furniture to maintain the condition and appearance of structures, furniture and fixtures.

Perform skilled equipment mechanical work to maintain equipment in proper working order; repair carburetors; overhaul automatic and standard transmissions; repair front and rear differentials; repair hydraulic systems on light, medium and heavy equipment to maintain in proper working order. May serve as a lead worker or first line supervisor to semi-skilled or general labor staff such as maintenance repair workers, grounds service workers, and custodial workers; maintain equipment maintenance and facility records and prepare related reports. Perform related duties as assigned.

Incumbents in this class typically work under the general supervision of a facility supervisor,facility manager, or division head and perform the range of duties described in the series concept. Incumbents plan, lay out and prepare cost estimates for projects; perform most repair and maintenance activities independently and are assigned to facilities having varied building and mechanical systems, equipment, and structures. The majority of skilled maintenance and repair work is performed in-house.

This is the journey level in the series. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: safety hazards and safe working procedures; standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the building and mechanical trades as related to the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Ability to: prepare written work orders, requisition supplies, and prepare specifications; read and interpret repair orders, service manuals and building codes; read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and electrical schematics; plan projects, sketch working drawings, and lay out materials; estimate the materials and time required to complete projects; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals to calculate dimensions, volumes, capacities, material needs and lay out projects; work on ladders and scaffolding and in confined building access areas; use various diagnostic and testing equipment. Skill in: safely operating and maintaining hand and power tools used in the building and mechanical trades; performing a variety of work in two or more of the major building or mechanical trades to include plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, welding and equipment mechanics; operating and maintaining vehicles and equipment as required by the agency to which assigned.

RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: DAN LABARBERA, d.labarbera@admin.nv.gov The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.