Plumber

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NC Flex supplemental benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community/Par

Job summary

The Johnston Correctional Institution in Johnston County, NC is seeking a skilled plumber to install, maintain, alter and repair plumbing systems and components. This role emphasizes reliability, safety, and adherence to correctional facility protocols.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience in piping systems; licensure may be required. Strong ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and work under the supervision of a foreman is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in the repair, replacement or construction of piping systems.
• May require licensure by the governing board or commission.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, alter and repair plumbing systems and components at Johnston Correctional Institution.
• Perform routine and specialized plumbing tasks with supervision from a foreman.

Skills

Piping systems repair

Maintenance & repair

Reading/writing instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years piping systems experience

Job description

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This position is located at Johnston Correctional Institution in Johnston County (Smithfield), NC. The primary purpose is to install, maintain, alter and repair plumbing systems and components at Johnston Correctional Institution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

This position performs journey duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of air, gas, water, and waste disposal systems. Routine work assignments are in the nature of location of needed repair, and assignments involving work of special or unusual nature are accompanied by specific instructions. The incumbent exercises considerable independence in performance of routine work, but unprecedented assignments are usually discussed with or supervised by a foreman. Work is reviewed by foreman through inspection of work in progress and on the basis of satisfactory operation of equipment repaired or installed. Must have the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Salary Range

$39,244 - $68,679

State Benefits Information

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NC Flex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

About the Division of Institutions

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD-256 or NGB-22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

The NCDAC must adhere to the US Department of Justice Final Rule on the \"National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.\"

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in the repair, replacement or construction of piping systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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