Lead Journeyman Plumber - Correctional Facility Ops

State of Colorado; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Colorado seeks a Licensed Journeyman Plumber Lieutenant at Sterling Correctional Facility to oversee plumbing operations, safety, and inmate crews. The role ensures reliable services across facility plumbing, HVAC and central plant systems.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating maintenance projects, and enforcing security and safety protocols while promoting the agency mission and values.

Qualifications

• License required: Active Journeyman Plumber.
• Five years of plumbing maintenance experience in a residential or commercial setting.
• Knowledge of blueprints, codes, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and inmate crews, ensuring safe, efficient plumbing operations.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective plumbing maintenance; manage projects from design to completion.
• Monitor safety, enforce security procedures, and train inmates in trade skills.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Supervisory skills

Inmate supervision

Plumbing maintenance

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman Plumber license

Master Plumber license (DORA)

Job description

State of Colorado seeks a Licensed Journeyman Plumber Lieutenant at Sterling Correctional Facility to oversee plumbing operations, safety, and inmate crews. The role ensures reliable services across facility plumbing, HVAC and central plant systems.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating maintenance projects, and enforcing security and safety protocols while promoting the agency mission and values.