PLUMBER

Arizona Department of Administration•Tucson, AZ
•Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry is seeking an experienced Plumber to support the Arizona State Prison Complex – Tucson. The role maintains and repairs plumbing systems, installs fixtures and water lines, and helps lead inmate work crews. The position is based at ASPC–Tucson in Tucson, Arizona, and involves driving on State business. Applicants must be able to work in a prison environment. Salary is listed as $23.07 / $48,000.00; the posting does not specify the pay period for the hourly figure.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of general building and preventative maintenance.
  • Knowledge of water heaters and water boilers, drainage, waste systems, backflows, and plumbing tools and equipment.
  • Knowledge of national and local building codes and safety practices.
  • Knowledge of commercial gas lines and basic blueprints.
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Suites, to create reports and charts.
  • Written and verbal communication skills.
  • Skill in scheduling maintenance repairs and preventive maintenance programs for a facility.
  • Time management and organizational techniques and methods.
  • Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and employee relationships at all organizational levels.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; push and pull up to 50 pounds; and walk or run up to 0.25 miles.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and sketches.
  • Ability to remodel, install, and construct utility services.
  • Ability to work in a prison environment.
  • One year of journeyman-level plumbing experience is a selective preference.
  • Must pass a background investigation, drug test, and medical/physical examination.
  • Must take a tuberculosis test during New Employee Orientation and annually thereafter.
  • Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
  • If driving or using a vehicle is an essential job function, the applicable driver’s license requirements apply.
  • Participation in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP) requires a medical evaluation.

Nice To Haves

  • One year of journeyman-level plumbing experience.

Responsibilities

  • Clean small and large sewer drains and repair toilets, sinks, faucets, water heaters, and boilers.
  • Install plumbing fixtures, plumbing drains, and water lines.
  • Conduct general maintenance as instructed by supervisors.
  • Drive on State business.
  • Perform other duties appropriate to the assignment.
  • Help lead inmate work crews.

Benefits

  • Vacation and sick days, with 10 paid holidays per year.
  • Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program).
  • Medical, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance options.
  • Retirement program through the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP).
  • Optional deferred compensation plans.
  • Credit union membership.
  • Wellness program.
  • Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program.
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