Plumber 10

State-of-Michigan; Tittabawassee Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan's corrections system is seeking a skilled Plumber to perform construction and repairs at a multi-level facility. Responsibilities include installing and repairing fixtures, maintaining lines, and opening clogged drains.

The role requires reading blueprints, preparing cost estimates, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and state statutes. Inmate workers will be supervised up to 60% of the workday.

Qualifications

• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
• 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 substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair plumbing fixtures.
• Install and maintain plumbing lines.
• Open clogged drains.
• Work from blueprints and prepare cost estimates.
• Supervise inmate workers for up to 60% of the workday.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Cost estimation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

This position is responsible for plumbing construction and repairs at a multi-level correctional facility. Examples of work include, but are not limited to, installation of plumbing fixtures, repairs of plumbing fixtures, installation and maintenance of plumbing lines, and opening clogged drains. Must be able to work from blueprints and prepare cost estimates. Responsible for ensuring work is completed within all applicable codes, laws, rules, and state statutes as defined by State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. This position requires direct contact and supervision of inmate workers at least 60% of the work day.

View the job specification at: Plumber.pdf

Position Description: https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/PD Plumber.pdf

Education

• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

• 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.

All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.
Interested applicants attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here. (un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted)
If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.
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.
**** REQUIRED INFORMATION: 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.
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