Plumber/Building Maintenance - Pueblo

Posting number: IHA 03696 6/2/2026

Department: Colorado Department of Human Services

Division: AS - Facilities Management

Job classification: Pipe/Mechanical Trades II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Facility Management, Public Works, Trades, Water Treatment, Water Agency, Wastewater, Maintenance, Utilities, Construction Maintenance, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance, Construction Trades, Stormwater

Summary

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

The Division of Facilities exists to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and manage the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities and campuses and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Facilities served:  Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP), Pueblo Regional Center (PRC), Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Youth Services (Zeb Pike, Spring Creek and Pueblo Youth Services Center) and the Veteran’s Community Living Centers in the southern district. 

Examples of duties

You are required to work at your assigned work location during your scheduled work times. 
Please note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.

This position exists to perform plumbing at a journeyman level and building maintenance for facilities served in the South District

• Drive to location and install, maintain, and perform emergency repair of plumbing fixtures, water supply valves, hot and cold water piping, sewer drainage piping, all sewer drainage traps, chill water equipment, water softeners, water heaters, kitchen appliances and hydronic pumps
• Install, maintain, alter and/or repair steam equipment and piping (high and low), air piping, steam traps, condensate equipment and piping, gas piping and all facility pumps
•  Monitor and repair control valves to systems and equipment 

• Perform general routine maintenance functions in all Southern District Facilities. 
• Respond to work requests phoned into the maintenance dispatch desk during normal operating and after hours.
• Inspect the facilities and generate work orders for necessary repairs such as burnt out lights, leaking faucets, loose hinges and all types of damage caused by patients and staff.  
• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, adjust and make minor repairs to various types of locks i.e. penal, residential, and commercial grade locks
• Snake plugged sanitary lines using appropriate equipment, to include but not limited to unplugging stools, urinals, sinks, floor drains and main sewer lines.
• Repair residential, institutional, and penal fixtures i.e. dripping faucets, running water closets, and urinals, to include but not limited to replacement of washers, seats, traps, valves, supply lines. P-traps, handles, diaphragms, vacuum breaker, molded disk. 
• Perform electrical repair, replace ballast, replace lights, repair and replace light fixtures and replace light switches.
• Secure / repair damaged windows caused by patients.
• Adjust door hinges to allow doors to close properly, adjust door closures. 
• Repair damage to faculties finish and systems. Repair walls, ceilings, roofs, floors and accentuated systems. Replace flooring material and coverings, including floor tile, sheet goods, wall base and accessories, repair cabinet and counter tops to include millwork hardware.
• Apply paint to walls, surfaces, doors, casings, caseworks, gym floors, mechanical room, handrails bollards, by spraying, brushing, rolling.  Parking lot striping.  In a professional and timely manner.
• Snow removal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Special Qualification