Job Title: Plumber

Department: Operations

Reports to: Chief Building Engineer

Supervises: N/A

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Why the Colorado Convention Center is a great place to work:

• $500 Signing Bonus after 30 days of service and an additional $500 bonus upon 90 days of service!

• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Health, dental, vision insurance, eligible upon hire

• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 3%

• Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plans

• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability insurance available

• RTD Eco Pass: As a Full-time employee the Colorado Convention Center currently offers an RTD Eco Pass.

• Tuition reimbursement program (salaried employees after working full time for at least one year)

• Employee assistance program

Compensation: This position falls under the City of Denver Prevailing Wage Law. The base rate is $42.98/hour, however other rates may apply depending on job assignment within the scope of the job description.

General Summary:

Install, maintain and repair sanitation units, water and gas supply lines, heating systems, and associated fixtures and appliances in the Colorado Convention Center. This position will also be required to design or review designs and inspect plumbing systems, perform diagnostics, and ensure they comply with regulatory codes.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret blueprints and building specifications to map layout for pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing materials

• Install pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids

• Install supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation

• Assemble fittings and valves for installation

• Modify length of pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing materials as needed

• Use saws and pipe cutters as necessary

• Install heating and air-conditioning systems, including water heaters

• Collaborate with contractors, construction workers, electricians, pipefitters, and steamfitters in installing and repairing plumbing

• Test plumbing systems for leaks and other problems

• Analyze problem and identifies appropriate tools and materials for repair

• Choose plumbing materials based on budget, location, and intended uses of building

• Follow health and safety standards and complies with building codes

• Write report documenting the problem and summary of actions taken

• Perform inspections of plumbing systems to identify and replace worn parts

• Prepare bids and schedules and oversees other workers, such as apprentices and helpers

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED certificate

• 1-3 years’ experience as a journeyman plumber

Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools used in the plumbing trade

• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and safety practices

• Ability to read and follow blueprints and rough drawings

• Familiarity with PVC, CPVC, PEX, cast iron, and copper

• Ability to complete projects unsupervised and unassisted

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

• Attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously

• Proficiency in basic mathematics and conversion of measurements

• Operate appropriate lifts and maintain certifications required

• Ability to read blueprints

• Understanding and using sustainable products required

• Demonstrate excellent communication (verbal and written) and inter-personal skills among all levels of staff and clientele required

• Ability to speak, understand, and read standard English required

• Work effectively with diverse groups of people among all levels within an organization; skill to work effectively as part of a team required

• Perform role and job tasks effectively despite sudden deadlines and changing priorities required

• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills required

• Provide customer service in a professional considerate manner required

• Excellent record of dependability and reliability required

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills

• Experience with plumbing programs

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid driver’s license

• Valid State plumbing license

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position may require certifications by law and/or job assignment. Position requires frequent walking, climbing stairs, standing on cement floors, turning, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling; may be subject to adverse working conditions; dust, grime, noise, fumes, wet floors etc., including weather; may require use of an electric cart; may require tools and equipment operation that could cause personal harm or injury, if improperly handled; requires irregular and/or extended hours, including weekends, evening, and holidays, determined by event schedule and/or department need; requires radio usage – 2 way hand held.

Note:

Colorado Convention Center/SMG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

The essential responsibilities of each position are described under the headings in the job description and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation, or other reasons. The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Applicants who need reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact 303-228-8000.

Employment is contingent upon new employees providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.

Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.