PLUMBER

Arizona State Government; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement program

Public transportation subsidy

Job summary

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry seeks a Plumber for the Tucson area to perform general facility maintenance, repair plumbing, and direct inmate crews. You will handle sewer and drain work, fixture installs, and water line repairs.

The role requires journeyman level plumbing experience, the ability to read blueprints, and compliance with safety protocols within a prison environment. ASPC Tucson location, salary $48,000, with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general building and preventative maintenance
• Knowledge of plumbing systems including hot water heaters and boilers
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Ability to conduct research and prepare reports

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing repairs, install fixtures, drains, and water lines as directed
• Plan and direct inmate crews, manage tools and equipment
• Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks
• Work within a prison environment and adhere to rules

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Scheduling maintenance

Time management

Interpersonal relations

Tools

Excel

MS Word

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

PLUMBER

Job Location:

Address:

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION

Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Tucson

10000 South Wilmot Rd.

Tucson, AZ 85734

https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary: $48,000.00

Grade: 17

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Is it your goal to have a stable career? Do you enjoy plumbing work but don’t like "selling” your work?

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an experienced and responsible PLUMBER who will be routinely involved in general facility maintenance and construction. In this position, you also will be responsible for planning and directing the work of inmate crews, tools and equipment assigned, repair plumbing, and related problems within the Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Tucson.

• Cleans sewer
• Cleans small and large drains
• Repairs toilets, sinks, faucets, water heater and boiler
• Installs plumbing fixtures
• Installs plumbing drains and water lines
• Conducts general maintenance as instructed by supervisor
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of:

• General building and preventative maintenance
• Hot water heaters, water softeners, boilers, plumbing codes, drainage, waste systems, back-flows, plumbing tools/equipment
• National and local building codes, and safety practices
• Commercial gas lines
• Basic blueprints
• Basic computer skills including Excel, and MS Word to create reports and charts
• Conduct 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)

• Prefer one (1) year journeyman level plumbing experience
• Any combination of training and experience that meets the KSA’s

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, drug test, and a medical/physical examination. 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. 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 driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s 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).

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

Benefits

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:

• 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 program here. 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 as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.