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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Airport Plumber

The Clark County Department of Aviation is seeking qualified candidates for the Airport Plumber position. This role involves performing journey-level plumbing and pipefitting work for various commercial facilities, including maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing systems to ensure compliance with federal and international regulations.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Plumbing experiencePipefitting systemsSewage systems maintenanceHydronic componentsWelding techniquesBlueprint readingEstimating materialsSafety regulationsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

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
Experience with piping systems and equipment in an industrial or plant setting
Must possess a valid Class C Nevada Driver's License at time of hire
Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination
Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician
Permanent employees must maintain a principal place of residency within the boundaries of Clark County
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Employment with the Department of Aviation is contingent upon completion of an education/experience background investigation
Employment with the Department of Aviation in this job title is contingent upon a five year employment and residency history record check

Preferred

Experience with piping systems and equipment in an industrial or plant setting

Benefits

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
Medical - 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:
12 Paid Holidays plus a Floating Birthday 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
Onsite Fitness Center
Community Volunteer Opportunities
Comprehensive training program
Wellness program

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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