FDC - PLUMBER - 70002876 - Lake Correctional Institution

Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance ($25,000)

Dental and vision insurance

Annual and Sick Leave

10 paid holidays

Job summary

The Department of Corrections invites applications for a full-time Plumber at Lake Correctional Institution. The role covers installation and repair of plumbing, LP gas supply, waste collection and potable water systems to operate a major facility.

The position administers on-the-job training to inmates, follows codes, reads blueprints, and prepares progress reports for classifications to measure rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent and at least one (1) year of experience in the plumbing trade OR four or more years of experience in the plumbing trade (College or vocational/technical training in the above listed trade can substitute for the required experience).
• A valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Following approved methods and procedures, provisions of all required local, state or federal codes, tool, safety and established security procedures.
• Reading Blueprints, Performing repairs and preventive maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Superintendent.
• Preparing reports of progress and performance for assigned inmates for the use by the inmate’s classifications team in measuring and determining the rehabilitative progress of the assigned inmate and provides personal counseling when necessary for inmates consistent with motivational needs and the development of a positive approach to rehabilitation efforts.
• Maintaining custody and control of inmates assigned under the supervision of the position in accordance with accountability requirements for inmates outlined in the operational procedures.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

4+ years plumbing trade experience

Job description

• Requisition No: 849598
• Agency: Department of Corrections
• Working Title: FDC - PLUMBER - 70002876 - Lake Correctional Institution
• Pay Plan: Career Service
• Position Number: 70002876
• Salary: $45,473.74 annually
• Posting Closing Date: 10/16/2026

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

• OPEN COMPETITIVE***

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This advertisement is for a full-time, Career Service position located at Lake Correctional Institution in the Maintenance Department.

Salary: $45,473.74 annually

The selected candidate will start at the above listed appointment rate. Refer to the Total Compensation Estimator Tool for a complete compensation estimate to include benefits, retirement, leave and holidays.

Benefits

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage.
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer),
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available,
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• 10 paid holidays each year.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com),
• Flexible Spending Accounts, and
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!

For a more complete list of benefits, click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

• This position may also qualify for Public Student Load Forgiveness (PSLF), please check with your loan provider or Dept of Education to determine if your loan qualifies.
• This location may qualify for other types of loan forgiveness so please check with your loan provider to determine if your loan qualifies.

Specific Duties

This working position is responsible for the installation and repair of plumbing and associated systems, LP Gas supply, Waste Collection and Potable Water necessary to operate a major institution. This position will also provide on the job training to those inmates he/she supervises in plumbing and associated systems.

The incumbent in this position is responsible for, but not limited to:

• Following approved methods and procedures, provisions of all required local, state or federal codes, tool, safety and established security procedures.
• Reading Blueprints, Performing repairs and preventive maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Superintendent.
• Preparing reports of progress and performance for assigned inmates for the use by the inmate’s classifications team in measuring and determining the rehabilitative progress of the assigned inmate and provides personal counseling when necessary for inmates consistent with motivational needs and the development of a positive approach to rehabilitation efforts.
• Maintaining custody and control of inmates assigned under the supervision of the position in accordance with accountability requirements for inmates outlined in the operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent and at least one (1) year of experience in the plumbing trade OR four or more years of experience in the plumbing trade (College or vocational/technical training in the above listed trade can substitute for the required experience).
• A valid Driver’s license.

Note

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening and fingerprinting.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.