HEAT PLANT SPECIALIST 3 - LOVELOCK

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Department of Corrections is seeking to fill a Heat Plant Specialist 3 located in Lovelock. This position will operate and perform preventative maintenance on boiler system at Lovelock Correctional Center. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of meters, gauges, and alarm systems of the heat plant; procedures used to test water, and record heat plant conditions.
Heat Plant Specialists operate, adjust, monitor, maintain, clean and repair high and/or low pressure boilers and hot water heat generating equipment, auxiliary equipment such as fuel and combustion systems, compressors, pumps, steam lines, steam traps, heat exchangers, water lines, controls, gauges, and emergency power generators.

Essential Qualifications

Completion of a recognized heat plant apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey level experience as a heat plant specialist; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Heat Plant Specialist II in Nevada State service.

Job Duties

Check system functions by monitoring and/or adjusting a computerized energy management system, combustion and safety controls, and pressure and temperature gauges to ensure safe and efficient operation of heat plant equipment; take water samples; analyze chemical properties of feed water; add chemicals and blow down water level controls as needed to prevent deposit and sludge buildup.

Perform preventive maintenance by lubricating motors and fans, replacing drive belts and cleaning equipment and surrounding areas to promote safety and maximum efficiency of equipment.

Perform seasonal overhauls and inspection preparation of heat plant and heat distribution systems by dismantling and cleaning boilers, repairing or replacing refractories, repacking valves, repairing pumps and seals, and checking and calibrating controls according to agency policies and regulatory requirements.

Install, retrofit and fabricate new equipment and components utilizing electrical, welding and plumbing skills in order to update the system or replace worn parts.

Maintain records of system operating conditions, maintenance performed and equipment malfunctions in accordance with agency policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.

Prepare budget requests for maintenance and equipment replacement.

Respond to emergencies such as utility or system failures as required.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, incumbents perform all of the duties described in the series concept and either: 1) in a correctional environment, function as a lead-worker for inmate crews on a regular and recurring basis, document inmate performance through completion of periodic performance reports, and are responsible for implementing security procedures which include securing the work area from unauthorized inmates and accountability for assigned inmates, staff, tools, and equipment; or 2) serve as a lead-worker for skilled Heat Plant Specialist II’s by assigning and reviewing work and providing training and input to work performance evaluations; or 3) supervise semi-skilled and/or unskilled staff to include providing orientation and training, assigning, reviewing work, and conducting performance evaluations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: heat distribution equipment and emergency power generators.

Ability to: prepare reports and keep accurate records; estimate material, maintain inventories and make budget projections; estimate material and labor needed to complete a job; determine annual inventory and maintenance needs relative to boiler operation.

Skill in: the use of hand and power tools and test instruments used to maintain, troubleshoot and repair heat plant equipment.

Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - q.ashley@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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