Correctional Plumber And Steamfitter (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Somers, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is recruiting for current and upcoming vacancies for the position of Correctional Plumber and Steamfitter. This role involves performing a full range of tasks in the repair, monitoring, and installation of plumbing, heating, and steamfitting activities within correctional facilities. Candidates with three (3) years of experience as a plumber and/or steamfitter are encouraged to apply. This is a Hazardous Duty Position and offers an excellent pension plan. Selected candidates will be required to attend a 14-week hazardous duty training. The department strives to be a leader in progressive correctional practices, focusing on reintegration and reducing recidivism, with safety and security as top priorities, alongside respect for human dignity.

Requirements

Three (3) years of experience as a plumber and/or steamfitter.
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at a highly skilled level.
Incumbents in this class must have reached their 18th birthday.
Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment involved in plumbing and steamfitting trades.
Knowledge of building codes.
Knowledge of maintenance and repair of sprinkler systems.
Knowledge of operation of institutional steam boilers and heating systems.
Interpersonal skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to plan, layout and schedule maintenance assignments.
Ability to operate and interpret computerized and automated control systems.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to troubleshoot issues relating to plumbing and steamfitting.
Ability to instruct inmates or other employees in techniques and skills of plumbing and steamfitting.
Ability to perform under stress and remain stable in pressure situations.
Supervisory ability.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a vocational or technical school in the trade may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
Experience performing technical duties within the maintenance trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year-for-year basis.
Experience with repair and maintenance of commercial plumbing systems and associated controls.
Valid P1 (Unlimited Plumbing Contractor) or P2 (Unlimited Journeyperson Plumber) License.
Incumbents in this class may be required to successfully complete a formal training course in correctional work to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the class.
Incumbents in this class may be required to respond to after-hour emergencies as requested by facility supervisors.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Responsibilities

Repair of critical systems such as: Drinking (potable) piping distribution/pumping; Hot water heating; Steam distribution piping; Drain (sanitary) piping, macerator (grinding, and pumping; Cross connection (back flow prevention); Cell fixtures (toilets, sinks and showers).
Supervising assigned inmates at a Correctional Institution.
Keeping record of tool/inventory control.
Protecting the health and safety of the public, staff and inmates.
Snow and ice removal to maintain safe access for the police, medical, staff and public.
Maintaining mandated compliances with Federal & State statute indigency directives and policies by assuring humane conditions of confinement in the facility through repair and maintenance.
Plans, lays out and schedules work.
Instructs inmates in methods and techniques of measuring, cutting, threading and installing pipes, valves, gauges, and other fixtures involving the use of hand tools, pipe cutters, and pipe threading and bending machines.
Determines defects and maintains piping system for steam, gas, water, air and pressure.
Trains inmates in reading blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
Performs preventative maintenance.
Utilizes troubleshooting techniques to address problems with plumbing and steamfitting systems.
Repairs fire protection systems.
Performs air quality testing.
Acts as liaison with outside vendors, contractors and agency staff.
Works on specialized equipment relating to trade area.
Performs work on high-pressure steam equipment.
Tests and monitors pumps, boilers and heating systems.
Keeps records and makes necessary reports.
Maintains custody and discipline and evaluates the performance of each inmate assigned to work area.
May perform supplemental duties related to other trade disciplines based on experience, knowledge, skills and agency needs.
May purchase equipment.
May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist security forces in emergencies.
May be required to operate a motor vehicle.
Performs related duties as required.