Plumbing Maintenance Technician

Augusta Richmond County; Northview (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta Richmond County seeks a Plumbing Maintenance Technician to perform skilled maintenance and repairs at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center.

The role requires completing a two-week jailer school course to work unsupervised and carries a pay supplement for jailer certification and the unique work environment inside the detention center. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years of maintenance experience in plumbing or related trades, and a technical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in plumbing or related trades.
• Technical certification or trade school training in plumbing.
• Ability to complete two-week jailer school certification.
• Ability to pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance and repairs in assigned specialty area.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards, building codes, and detention center regulations.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests throughout the detention facility.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and inventory of parts and supplies.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks when necessary.
• Coordinate with jail staff to ensure secure and safe working conditions.

Skills

Safety practices

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Plumbing certification or trade school training

Two-week jailer school certification

Job description

Job Description

The Plumbing Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing skilled maintenance and repair work in their respective field within the Charles B. Webster Detention Center. In addition to maintenance expertise, the individual must successfully complete a two-week jailer school course to legally work inside the detention center unsupervised. This position receives a pay supplement due to jailer certification, maintenance credentials, and the unique work environment inside the detention center.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of safety practices, tools, and equipment relevant to the trade.
• Ability to pass background check

CERTIFICATION:

• Technical certification or trade school training in plumbing or a related field.
• Ability to complete two-week jailer school certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Depending upon area of assignment:

Positions in this class typically require: walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Work is performed in an office setting, an automobile, and field sites with exposure to noise, diseases, cold and inclement weather that may require the use of protective devices.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

KEY RESPNSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance and repairs in assigned specialty area.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards, building codes, and detention center regulations.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests throughout the detention facility.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and inventory of parts and supplies.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks when necessary.
• Coordinate with jail staff to ensure secure and safe working conditions.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in the related trade.

Opening Date

Sep 03, 2026

Closing Date

$45,000.00 -$55,000.00

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