PLUMBER

State of Michigan; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Corrections is hiring a Plumber to install, maintain, and repair plumbing, mechanical and heating systems at the Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center. The position ensures compliance with state and federal codes while supervising prisoner work crews.

Educational requirement is a high school diploma; five years of plumbing experience; CDL and professional licenses may be required for certain duties.

Qualifications

• Five years of plumbing experience required.
• Vocational plumbing training may substitute for two years.
• CDL may be required for some positions.
• Journey plumber license may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair plumbing, mechanical and heating systems and equipment.
• Supervise and train prisoner work crews in performing these functions.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Leadership

Training

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Journey plumber license

Job description

Install, maintain and repair plumbing, mechanical and heating systems and equipment at the Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center. To be in compliance with all State and Federal regulations and codes. This position also supervises and trains prisoner work crews to help perform all these functions.

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer

Link: https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/for-employees/military-and-veterans

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Plumber 10

• Five years of experience in the plumbing trade, including one year equivalent to a Plumber E9.
• Completion of a vocational training program in plumbing that includes commercial or industrial level instruction may be substituted for two years of experience assisting skilled trades people.
• Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.
• Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of a journey plumber’s license issued by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth.

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/Plumber.pdf

Position Description

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards, and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form).

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the department/agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) with either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their Non-Custody New Employee Training. PLEASE NOTE: Overnight travel may be required for NCNET.