PLUMBER

Arizona Department of Corrections; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Paid Parental Leave

Insurance plan

Retirement program

Commuter benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) seeks a skilled plumber to lead inmate work crews and oversee maintenance of prison plumbing systems at the Arizona State Prison Complex Eyman.

The role involves installing fixtures, repairing plumbing, and performing preventive maintenance across facility networks, while ensuring safety and adherence to codes. Applicants should have journeyman-level experience and willingness to work in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general building and preventative maintenance.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety practices.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Cleans sewer drains and repairs toilets, sinks, faucets, water heaters and boilers.
• Installs plumbing fixtures, drains, and water lines.
• Conducts general maintenance as instructed by supervisors.
• Operates state vehicles for work-related tasks.

Skills

General maintenance

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Gas line knowledge

Reading schematics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suites

Plumbing tools

Job description

Job Summary

Skilled Plumber Wanted

Join the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) as a professional plumber at the Arizona State Prison Complex Eyman. In this vital role, youll lead and supervise inmate work crews, maintain plumbing tools and equipment, and perform preventive maintenance on all facility plumbing systems. Responsibilities include cleaning sewer lines, repairing fixtures, and completing a variety of general maintenance tasks.

Job Duties

Cleans small and large sewer drains and repairs toilets, sinks, faucets, water heaters, and boilers.

• Installs plumbing fixtures, plumbing drains, and water lines
• Conducts general maintenance as instructed by supervisors
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of:
• General building and preventative maintenance
• Water heaters, water softeners, water boilers, drainage, waste systems, backflows, and plumbing tools/equipment

• National and local building codes and safety practices
• Commercial gas lines
• Basic blueprints
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Suites to create reports, charts, and research

• Skill in:
• Written and verbal communication
• Scheduling of maintenance repairs and preventive maintenance programs for the facility

• Time management and organizational techniques/methods
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal and employee relationships within all organizational levels

• Ability to:
• Lift/Carry up to 50lbs
• Push/Pull up to 50lbs
• Walk/Run up to 0.25 miles
• Read and understand blueprints, schematics, and sketches
• Remodel, install, and construct utility services
• Work in a prison environment

Selective Preference(s)

• - One (1) year of journeyman-level plumbing experience

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test, and a medical/physical examination.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate drivers license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary drivers license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
• Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Retirement

Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP). Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

Contact Us

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such