Plumbing Technician

Department Information

CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our CDPS 2022 Equal Employment Opportunity Plan

At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!

Unmatched Benefits:

• Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.

• State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.

• Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).

• Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.

• Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.

• We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA for details.

• CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and annual wellness days.

• The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.

• Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.

• Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits.

Description of Job

The Executive Director's Office (EDO) is the backbone of the Colorado Department of Public Safety, providing effective administrative and management services to the Department's operating divisions. The EDO includes the following:

• The Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director – Oversees strategic direction and operations for the department.
• Administrative Services Office - Provides division and department-level administrative and support functions encompassing accounting, purchasing and contracts, budget, logistics services (fleet, warehousing, material management and fabrication) and property services (property management, leasing, facilities maintenance, construction project management and insurance programs) to support the operations and programs of CDPS divisions.
• Human Resources Office - Supports recruitment, hiring, evaluation, benefits management, personnel actions, payroll and all other human resources functions.
• Compliance Office – Manages Departmental Policy, Risk Management, Workers Compensation Program, Workplace Investigations, Internal Auditing, Rulemaking, and ensures compliance with state and federal requirements and the State’s LESO 1033/1122 programs.
• Colorado Integrated Criminal Justice Information Systems – develops cost-effective information sharing services to provide access for criminal justice agencies while maintaining information security. CICJIS is a collaborative program designed to facilitate information sharing at key decision points in the criminal justice process. There are five participating CICJIS agencies: the Department of Corrections, Judicial, the Colorado District Attorney’s Council, the Division of Youth Corrections, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
• Office of School Safety – assists local schools and communities to create safe and positive school climates for pre-k through higher education schools in Colorado.

The Administrative Services Office provides internal administrative support to the Divisions within CDPS and include the following sections:

• Chief Administrative Officer’s office
• Accounting Services and Commercial Cards led by the Controller
• Budget and Policy led by the Budget Director
• Purchasing and Contracts by the Purchasing Director
• Logistics Services Section led by the Logistics Director
• Property Services Section led by the Property Services Director

The Property Services Section (PSS) is the department’s subject matter experts on real property*, property management, facilities maintenance, insurance, construction, leasing and environmental matters. This section provides centralized support to all functional and administrative needs for department facilities through three functional units:

• Facilities Maintenance Branch (FMB). This branch contains structural repair and skilled trades technicians who maintain, repair and update our department facilities to ensure operational readiness of the facilities and site conditions which facilitate the mission requirements of the building’s occupants. The work unit provides for a safe, high-quality physical work environment by maintaining buildings and grounds in compliance with acceptable professional standards.
• Property Management Branch (PMB). This branch conducts property leasing, property or campus management (includes the Kipling Campus), real estate acquisitions, property and contents insurance and environmental reporting for the Greening Government and Executive Order related programs (EnergyCAP, annual reports, etc).
• Capital Development and Planning Branch (CDPB). This branch conducts program driven construction and major renovation or maintenance driven projects arising out of an agency/institution’s need to create, expand, or alter a program due to growth, advances in technology or changes in methods or program delivery, or the deterioration of a facility’s physical and functional condition, including site and infrastructure, and the ability to comply with current building and life safety codes and various certifications and standards. This branch receives project requests, plans, develops, and manages Capital Construction projects for all CDPS owned facilities. In coordination with the Property Services Director, the Office of the State Architect (OSA) and CDPS divisions, plans, requests and manages Controlled Maintenance projects for all CDPS owned facilities. CDPB is responsible for the development and maintenance of the CDPS Operational and Facilities Master Plans and develops Facility Program Plans and capital request submissions pursuant to the Statewide Planning Framework process implemented by the OSA. The CDPB, and personnel assigned to this organization, serves as a delegated extension of the Office of the State Architect ensuring CDPS can adequately maintain infrastructure and develop or modernize facilities to meet programmatic requirements while operating under State rules, regulations, processes and fiscal guidelines.

This position is the full-operating level capable Plumbing technician responsible for maintaining, repairing and updating our department facilities electrical and mechanical plumbing systems and fixtures to ensure operational readiness of the facilities and site conditions which facilitate the mission requirements of the building’s occupants. The Facilities Maintenance Branch work unit provides for a safe, high-quality physical work environment by maintaining buildings and grounds in compliance with acceptable professional standards.

• Performs preventative maintenance, maintenance and repair work on all plumbing systems and fixtures in accordance to department standards and current code requirements.
• Installs or alters new or upgraded plumbing systems and fixtures for the purpose of construction, tenant finishing or remodeling according to diagram specifications and code requirements.
• Responds to plumbing service or trouble calls, troubleshoots and provides problem resolution.
• Inspects, maintains and repairs various types of fire protection systems.
• Maintains, tests and installs devices for the prevention of backflow, back siphonage or cross connection. Prepares working sketches and works from blueprints, written, or verbal instructions.
• Maintains records and prepares daily activity reports, documents actions taken in the organizations maintenance management system.
• Estimates materials, labor and equipment costs for their projects.
• Serves as the Construction Liaison for large scale CDPS plumbing requirements associated with CDPS Capital Construction or Controlled Maintenance projects.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair work in a variety of skilled trades areas and reports failures and code compliance and deficiencies to their supervisor
• May prepare requisitions for order parts and supplies as needed
• Diagnoses malfunctions of mechanical systems and controls and restore to specified operating standards.
• Learns and understands state and local laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to plumbing fixtures and associated equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
• Follows safe work practices to ensure the safety of themselves and other staff.
• Safely work with the hand tools and testing equipment that are characteristic to the trade.
• Works and communicates effectively with contractors, department staff and others in order to perform the duties required of the position.
• Maintains record of inspections and work performed.
• May be required to assist in facility emergencies after hours (but compensated for time).
• Maintains proficiency in the International Plumbing Code (IPC), the International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), and the Rules and Regulations as adopted by the Examining Board of Plumbers, and the building codes adopted by reference with the State of Colorado by the Office of the State Architect.
• Maintains professional proficiency in the area of cross-connections, calculations, and blueprint reading, combination waste and vent systems, hangers, supports, and system protection, indirect and special waste piping, installation techniques, plumbing fixtures, sanitary drainage systems, storm drainage systems, traps, interceptors, separators, vents/venting, water distribution systems.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Note, to be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.

Proven Experience, Knowledge, Skills

Three years of experience performing plumbing and steam piping related tasks which included preventative maintenance, repair and installation of plumbing and steam systems AND possession of a current, journey-level plumber license issued by the State of Colorado. You must submit a copy of your license with your application for full consideration.

• One year service plumbing experience
• One year of drain cleaning experience
• Experience using Microsoft Windows, Excel and Word is necessary for performing administrative functions of the job.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills to include communicating with and responding to all levels of employees in a professional environment.

Conditions of Employment

Supplemental Information

• Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
• Closing Date: All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
• Supplemental Question: Effective responses to Supplemental Questions will directly relate to your professional experience, career accomplishments, and views about organizational values and approaches, and how they relate specifically to this position and requirements as you understand them. Answers generated by AI-tools will typically be unresponsive.
• Transcripts: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application should education be used as qualification. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process.
• Military Veterans: If you are a military veteran you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Member 4 Copy, and VA disability letter if available/applicable at the time of application so we can determine if you are eligible for veteran's preference points. Military personnel who are stationed outside of Colorado may be eligible for this position by submitting the completed DD-2058 "State of Legal Residence" form.
• Application Tips: For an overview of State of Colorado application process and application tips, please view this video.
• Resumes, Cover Letters, or other documents submitted: will not be reviewed, assessed, or used in the initial stages of the comparative analysis (transcripts submitted to verify that the applicant meets either the education requirement or minimum qualification substitution are exempt from this).
• Notifications All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be sent via email to the email address listed on your application. Include your current working email address on your application and check the email provided on your application frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
• Comparative Analysis Steps may include:
  • Structured application review by a panel of SMEs