SKILLED TRADES APPRENTICE - ELY

About the role

The Nevada Department of Corrections is seeking to fill multiple Skilled Trades Apprentice positions at Ely State Prison. This recruitment will be used to underfill positions such as a Heat Plant Specialist 3, Locksmith 2, Plumber 2, and Welder 2. These positions provide hands-on experience and training within a correctional facility environment, supporting essential maintenance operational functions.

Responsibilities

• Receive on-the-job training in both a classroom setting and in practical field exercises.
• Participate in classes, complete coursework and assignments, and take written examinations.
• Service, repair, and maintain assigned trades equipment.
• Serve as an assistant to the skilled trades staff and complete instructional assignments.
• Perform duties applicable to the occupation.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• No experience or education required.
• Essential Qualifications: Receive on-the-job training in both a classroom setting and in practical field exercises.
• Knowledge: Proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling; operation of computer equipment for entering, retrieving, and accessing information; mathematical computation; Relevant tools and equipment; applicable health and safety regulations; manual labor.
• Skills: Knowledge of knowledge, skills, and abilities; interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written; Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.
• Ability: Read, understand, implement, and explain federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures; read and understand equipment manuals, applicable codes, blueprints, and diagrams; work cooperatively with others; follow verbal and written instructions; Evaluate information, problems, and goals; think clearly and rationally; diagnose situations correctly and act quickly; understand and follow verbal and written instructions and directions; Safely operate and maintain hand and power tools, materials, and equipment; perform work relevant to assigned trades.

Qualifications

• No experience or education required.

Skills

• Proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling;
• Operation of computer equipment for entering, retrieving, and accessing information;
• Mental computation;
• Relevant tools and equipment;
• Applicable health and safety regulations;
• Manual labor.

Benefits

• 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).
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• 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.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.