Plumber II - (Scotland CI)

Adult Correction; Laurinburg (NC); On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction is hiring a plumbing technician responsible for installing and maintaining plumbing systems. This full-time role requires a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience.

Benefits include health insurance options and paid leave. Applicants must have commercial plumbing knowledge and safely supervise maintenance tasks alongside semi-skilled offenders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in plumbing systems repair.
• Must have knowledge of building, life, and safety codes.
• Possess appropriate licensure as required by governing board.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, alter, and repair plumbing systems.
• Ensure 24/7 staffing coverage, scheduled for weekends and holidays.
• Make material lists for projects and submit them for review.

Skills

Commercial plumbing knowledge

Safety precautions

Soldering copper pipe

Supervising semi-skilled offenders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Motorized tools

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

Reporting directly to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor II, this primary purpose of this position is to install, maintain, alter, and repair plumbing systems and components at the journey level of the plumbing trade. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Posessing working knowledge of the methods of installation and repair of commercial plumbing, as well as safety precautions of the plumbing trade.
• Using power tools associated with plumbing trade, cutting and threading pipe, utilizing motorized and mechanical tools, and familiar with building, life, and safety codes.
• Soldering copper pipe and utilizing the standard tools and materials required for those types of procedures.
• Making material list(s) for projects and submitting to supervisor for review.
• Making up lead joints and installing various types of plastic pipe, also knowledge in replacing stainless steel and porcelain plumbing fixtures.
• Supervising semi-skilled male offenders and subject to emergency call back.
• Ensuring 24/7 staffing coverage by being scheduled to work weekends and holidays and any shift, as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $39,244 - $68,679

Applicants now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Working knowledge of the methods of installation and repair of plumbing systems. Based on the nature of work performed, may require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

State Benefits Information

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

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

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

Note to Current State Employees

The salary grade for this position is NC08. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase May result.

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.

About Scotland Correctional Institution

Scotland Correctional Institution is located in Laurinburg, North Carolina and houses up to 1,800 male offenders in a close, medium, and minimum custody facility.

Supplemental Application Information

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

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." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

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.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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.

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.

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience: The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.