Plumber

CoreCivic; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Plumber to perform installations, repairs and maintenance in a secure institutional setting. The Plumber will oversee plumbing operations, coordinate materials, and ensure compliance with building codes and company policies.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a Journeyman Plumbing License with two years of experience (or an Associate's degree with two years in plumbing), and a valid driver's license. Travel within the U.S. may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• Journeyman Plumbing License and two years of plumbing experience required, or an Associate's degree with two years of experience.
• Total five years of plumbing experience can substitute license/education.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all areas of plumbing within the facility.
• Assemble, install, maintain and repair pipes, fittings, equipment and fixtures.
• Determine materials needed for repair work, prepare requisitions and monitor inventory.
• Install and repair plumbing fixtures, equipment and systems such as sinks, toilets, water heaters, and drains.
• Install, modify, maintain and repair high temperature and high‑pressure piping systems and equipment.
• Install, maintain and repair gas lines on equipment.
• Install, service and maintain fire extinguishers, hydrants, and sprinkler systems.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems for water and air processes.
• Service and maintain sanitary and storm sewers; inspect for leaks.
• Complete work orders and maintain records; follow safety policies and EPA standards.
• Domestic U.S. travel may be required.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Journeyman Plumbing License

Associate's degree in plumbing/maintenance

Job description

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by
a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility
to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Plumber who
has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional,
secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for
the people and communities we serve.

The Plumber conducts and oversees plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance. Performs a full range of plumbing work and applies knowledge of plumbing and building codes, trade standards and tools, and complies with company and contractual policies and procedures.

• Oversees and coordinates all areas of plumbing within the facility. Assembles, installs, maintains and repairs pipes, fittings, equipment and fixtures. Uses a variety of hand tools and special equipment, such as mechanical and power drills, cutters, benders, pipe threaders and welders. Determines materials needed for repair work, prepares requisitions and monitors inventory.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, equipment and plumbing systems such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, showers, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, cooking kettles, disposals, drainage systems, grease traps, water softeners, water coolers, air conditioners and others as required.
• Installs, modifies, maintains and repairs new and existing high temperature water and high‑pressure piping systems and equipment, such as steam heating, steam generating, flash and expansion tanks, condensate vacuum, and circulating pumps and radiators.
• Installs, maintains and repairs gas lines on various equipment.
• Installs, services and maintains fire extinguishers, hydrants, and sprinkler systems.
• Installs, modifies, maintains and repairs hydraulic and pneumatic systems for the control and operation of water and air systems, processes and machinery.
• Services and maintains both sanitary and storm sewers. Determines the layout, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion, and operation of various piping systems and equipment.
• Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.
• Performs related work as assigned. May assist other skilled trade's workers on projects requiring multiple trade specialty areas.
• Provides for the proper supervision and tracking of inmates/residents assigned to the Maintenance Department. Escorts inmates/residents or coordinates the movement of inmates/residents to and from different areas.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of standard operating records and reports, as required. Processes all work orders, reports, purchase requisitions and other documents in a timely manner.
• Inspects for items that could be used as contraband, weapons or implements of escape by inmates/residents. Provides for the secure storage, proper use and/or safe disposal of tools, supplies and equipment. Cleans and maintains all tools in proper working order.
• Completes work orders in accordance with company standards for workmanship and housekeeping, and in compliance with building codes, blueprints, manuals and/or other applicable procedures, standards or specifications.
• Follows safety policies and regulations, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. Takes appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
• Domestic U.S. travel may be required.

Qualifications:

• Graduate with High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
• Possession of a Journeyman's Plumbing License and two years of plumbing experience is required or an Associate's degree in a related plumbing, building or maintenance trade and two years of plumbing experience is required.
• An additional three years of experience may be substituted for the license or education requirement for a total of five years of plumbing experience.
• Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• A valid driver's license is required.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran.