Plumber - Pueblo

Posting number: IHA 05077 8/6/2026

Department: Colorado Department of Human Services

Division: AS - Facilities Management

Job classification: Pipe/Mechanical Trades II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building Maintenance, Facility Management, Trades, Maintenance, Construction Trades

Summary

This position is open to current Colorado residents only

The Division of Facilities Management - South District

The Division of Facilities Management (DFM) is a customer-driven support organization responsible for operating, maintaining and managing the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) facilities and campuses according to all applicable standards.  This is done in a manner that promotes the CDHS mission of providing a safe, sanitary and effective environment for clients, youth, residents, patients, consumers and staff and enhances the quality of life in CDHS facilities, campuses and in the surrounding neighborhoods. These services include the day-to-day facility maintenance and operational needs of buildings, grounds, custodial and fleet services.

South District services the following facilities:  

• 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) 

• Veteran’s Community Living Centers in the Southern District, as needed.

Examples of duties

This position travels to various CDHS locations within the Southern District  to repair, install and maintain plumbing systems, building and associated equipment in CDHS facilities. 

• Perform troubleshooting, installation, repair and maintenance on plumbing equipment and systems including pumps, temperature controls, and hot water heating systems, domestic water systems, sewer and waste disposal systems. 
• Perform journeyman plumbing work that includes: unstopping commodes, sinks, floor drains, replacing washers, seats, traps, valves, supply lines, handles stool seats and related plumbing accessories and fixtures. 
• Repair and / or replace equipment, components, devices, or complete systems which are not operational, broken, damaged, outdated, or obsolete that allows systems to operate as intended or increasing efficiency.  
• Complete preventative maintenance checks, routine work orders and are responsible for new construction, remodels, or modification of plumbing systems including irrigation systems, and assist with project work as needed. 
• Maintain, test and repair Life Safety Systems including fire hydrants, standpipes and fire suppression systems. 
• Order and purchase materials, maintain stock in the warehouse and clean vehicle, warehouse and shop areas. 
• New construction, remodels, or modification of plumbing systems, i.e., drains and vents. 
• Assist with project work as needed. 
• Perform new installation and/or renovation of water, back-flow, sewer, fire line, life safety systems, various mechanical systems and fixtures.
• Read and interpret blueprints.  
• Obtain and follow various material installation instructions and diagnose material failures related to maintenance work and problems, and research alternate materials. 
• Prepare records and perform accurate reporting with timely response on daily task sheets, leave slips, work order sheets, log books, inspection forms, purchase receipts and other administrative forms as necessary to allow for efficient work flow and documentation. 
• Order and purchase materials to complete daily assignments in a timely manner.  
• Maintain stock in the warehouse and in their assigned vehicle.  
• Maintain and clean vehicle, warehouse and shop areas.
• Snow removal
• Perform other duties as assigned.