IDOC - Plumbing Foreman - SBC

IdahoPTV; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERSI retirement

Supplemental retirement plans

Paid sick & vacation

Life insurance

Job summary

The Idaho Department of Correction is recruiting a full-time Plumbing Foreman at the South Boise Complex. The position requires a licensed journeyman plumber and will also serve as a level II Water Operator, supporting testing of wells and distribution systems.

Responsibilities include cost estimation, code compliance, system installation and repair, supervision of resident workers, budget management, and bid coordination. This is a hands-on role with night and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Licensed journeyman plumber per Idaho Code Title 54, Chapter 26.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs and inspect piping systems in new and remodeled facilities.
• Advise engineers on code requirements and plans interpretation.
• Install and repair pipes, fixtures, fittings, valves, and related plumbing items; install sewer lines and drainage.
• Hire, train, and supervise resident workers.
• Maintain maintenance budget and cost projections; coordinate bids and contracts.
• Issue plumbing permits and coordinate department projects.

Skills

Journeyman plumbing

Safety practices

Supervisory skills

Blueprint interpretation

Residential plumbing

Commercial/institutional plumbing

Education

Idaho journeyman plumber license

Tools

Plumbing tools

Job description

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before October 16, 2026

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

Current state employees will need to log into Luma and select the Career Opportunities tab to apply for this position.

Summary:

The mission of the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) is to create a model correctional system founded on the belief that people can change. We fulfill this mission by fostering a professional culture that empowers staff, promotes personal responsibility, creates opportunities for success, and strengthens communities. The Idaho Department of Correction is currently recruiting for a full-time Plumbing Foreman to fill a vacancy at the South Boise Complex. This position is not limited to performing the required licensed plumbing. The incumbent will also serve as a licensed level II Water Operator as required by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality; supporting, monitoring, and proving requisite testing of the five domestic wells and two distribution systems at the South Boise Correctional Complex. This position involves lifting and carrying items weighing approximately 90 pounds, climbing ladders, and bending and stooping. This is a working plumber position and subject to night and off-duty call-backs.

Responsibilities:

• Performs cost estimates and inspects piping systems in new and remodeled facilities.
• Advises project engineers and staff on code requirements and applications and interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Evaluates new methods and material for acceptability and adaptability to existing systems.
• Evaluates plans and specifications for compliance with plumbing codes.
• Installs and repairs pipes, fixtures, fittings, valves, and related plumbing items Installs sewer lines, storm drains, new septic tanks, pipe, and related systems.
• Repairs leaks, broken pipes, garbage disposals, dishwashers, water heaters, boiler and steam controls, and pumps Installs gas lines.
• Plumbs commercial kitchen facilities and specialized hospital and industrial type plumbing installations.
• Hires, trains, and evaluates performance of resident workers.
• Maintains custody of assigned residents.
• Conducts searches for weapons, tools, and contraband.
• Provides protection during emergency fire and riot conditions.
• Provides maintenance budget and cost projection.
• Writes plumbing and contract specifications and issues and evaluates bids from private contractors.
• Recommends and coordinates bid selections and writes purchase requests orders and maintains plumbing parts.
• Verifies issuance of plumbing permits and requests permits for department projects.

Minimum Qualifications: Your resume needs to clearly articulate how your skills, education and experience meet the qualifications below -

• Licensed as a journeyman plumber in accordance with Title 54, Chapter 26, Idaho Code.
• Good knowledge of the tools, equipment, and material used in the plumbing trade. Typically gained from at least 2 years of full-time work experience using and maintaining tools, equipment, and materials used in the plumbing trade in a Residential and/or Commercial/Institutional setting.
• Good knowledge of safety practices associated with plumbing, national code applicable to plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair. Typically gained from an journey level plumbing license AND at least 2 years of full-time work experience, which includes safety practices associated with plumbing National code applicable to plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair in a Residential and/or Commercial/Institution setting.
• Some knowledge of supervisory practices. Typically gained by completion of a class or seminar (more than one day), specifically covering supervisory practices OR lead work experience that required work direction, monitoring work, and making work assignments (such experience on a fill-in basis is not qualifying unless for a period of approximately three months or more).
• Experience using and maintaining tools and equipment associated with the plumbing trade. Typically gained by at least 2 years of residential or commercial/institution experience. Include your experience in residential or COMMERCIAL/INSTITUTIONAL facilities, and if your experience is in new construction and/or maintenance plumbing.
• Experience interpreting construction blueprints for plumbing installations; developing material and equipment lists and cost estimates for plumbing projects. Typically gained by at least six months of work experience interpreting construction blueprints for plumbing installations, developing material and equipment lists and cost estimates for plumbing projects.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation (PERSI) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail]

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.