Correctional Plumber And Steamfitter (40 Hour)

CT; Somers (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension plan

Job summary

The State of Connecticut Department of Correction, Osborn Correctional Institution in Somers, invites applications for the Correctional Plumber and Steamfitter role. The position covers critical plumbing systems and operates on a Monday–Friday first shift from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with duties including supervising inmates and maintaining safety and compliance.

Candidates should have three years of plumber/steamfitter experience, one year at a highly skilled level, and may substitute college

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience as a plumber and/or steamfitter.
• One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at a highly skilled level.
• Graduation from a vocational or technical school in the trade may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
• Experience with repair and maintenance of commercial plumbing systems and associated controls (preferred).
• Valid P1 (Unlimited Plumbing Contractor) or P2 (Unlimited Journeyperson Plumber) License (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Repair potable water piping distribution, hot water heating, steam distribution, and sanitary piping.
• Supervise inmates assigned to the institution.
• Maintain tool/inventory records.
• Ensure health and safety of the public, staff and inmates.
• Perform snow and ice removal to maintain access.
• Maintain compliance with Federal & State directives and policies.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Steamfitting experience

Maintenance experience

Education

Vocational/technical school training

Job description

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is recruiting for current and upcoming vacancies for the position of Correctional Plumber and Steamfitter at the Osborn Correctional Institution in Somers.

Locations

• Bridgeport Correctional Institution - Bridgeport, CT
• Brooklyn Correctional Institution - Brooklyn, CT
• Cheshire Correctional Institution - Cheshire, CT
• Corrigan Correctional Center - Montville, CT
• Garner Correctional Institution - Newtown, CT
• Hartford Correctional Center - Hartford, CT
• MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution - South Suffield, CT
• Manson Youth Institution - Cheshire, CT
• New Haven Correctional Center - New Haven, CT
• Osborn Correctional Institution - Somers, CT
• Robinson Correctional Institution - Enfield, CT
• Willard Cybulski Correctional Institution Enfield, CT
• York Correctional Institution - East Lyme, CT

What We Can Offer You

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
• This is a Hazardous Duty Position and offers an excellent pension plan.

Position Highlights

• This position is full time, Monday through Friday, first shift 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
• Repair of critical systems such as:
  • Drinking (potable) piping distribution/pumping;
  • Hot water heating;
  • Steam distribution piping;
  • Drain (sanitary) piping, macerator (grinding, and pumping;
  • Cross connection (back flow prevention);
  • Cell fixtures (toilets, sinks and showers);
  • Supervising assigned inmates at a Correctional Institution;
  • Keeping record of tool/inventory control;
  • Protecting the health and safety of the public, staff and inmates;
  • Snow and ice removal to maintain safe access for the police, medical, staff and public; and
  • Maintaining mandated compliances with Federal & State statute indigency directives and policies by assuring humane conditions of confinement in the facility through repair and maintenance.

About Us

The Department of Correction shall strive to be a leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re‑entry initiatives to support responsive evidence‑based practices geared toward supporting reintegration and reducing recidivism under the Department's supervision. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility, coinciding with an unwavering respect for the human dignity of staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

Selected Candidates Training Requirement

Selected candidates will be required to attend a 14‑week hazardous duty training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, CT.

Eligibility Requirements

This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

Minimum Qualifications – General Experience

Three (3) years of experience as a plumber and/or steamfitter.

Minimum Qualifications – Special Experience

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at a highly skilled level.

Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed

• Graduation from a vocational or technical school in the trade may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
• Experience performing technical duties within the maintenance trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year‑for‑year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with repair and maintenance of commercial plumbing systems and associated controls.
• Valid P1 (Unlimited Plumbing Contractor) or P2 (Unlimited Journeyperson Plumber) License.

Special Requirements

• Incumbents in this class must have reached their 18th birthday.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to successfully complete a formal training course in correctional work to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the class.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to respond to after‑hour emergencies as requested by facility supervisors.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Character Requirements

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

Physical Requirements

Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class. A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

Working Conditions

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to danger of injury or assault by inmates who have access to tools of the trade as weapons and may be exposed to the danger and discomfort associated with tools and machinery used in the trade.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Acknowledgement

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.