Plumber

Core Civic•EDEN, TX

11d

About The Position

The Plumber conducts and oversees plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance in an institutional, secure setting. The role performs a full range of plumbing work and applies knowledge of plumbing and building codes, trade standards, tools, and company and contractual policies and procedures. The Plumber oversees and coordinates plumbing throughout the facility; installs, modifies, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems and fixtures, including high-temperature water and high-pressure piping, gas lines, fire-protection systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The role also services sanitary and storm sewers, identifies required materials, monitors inventory, tests piping systems for leaks, and completes related work orders and records. The position includes supervising and tracking inmates/residents assigned to the Maintenance Department, coordinating or escorting their movement, and securing tools and supplies against misuse or use as contraband. The Plumber follows safety policies, EPA standards, building codes, and applicable specifications, and responds appropriately to serious or unusual incidents and emergencies. Domestic U.S. travel may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
A Journeyman's Plumbing License and two years of plumbing experience; or an associate's degree in a related plumbing, building, or maintenance trade and two years of plumbing experience; or an additional three years of experience in place of the license or education requirement, for a total of five years of plumbing experience.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate all plumbing work within the facility.
Assemble, install, maintain, and repair pipes, fittings, equipment, and fixtures using relevant hand tools and special equipment.
Determine materials needed for repairs, prepare requisitions, and monitor inventory.
Install and repair plumbing fixtures, equipment, and systems, including sinks, commodes, bathtubs, showers, water heaters, drainage systems, grease traps, water softeners, and other listed equipment.
Install, modify, maintain, and repair high-temperature water and high-pressure piping systems and related equipment.
Install, maintain, and repair gas lines on various equipment.
Install, service, and maintain fire extinguishers, hydrants, and sprinkler systems.
Install, modify, maintain, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems controlling water and air systems, processes, and machinery.
Service and maintain sanitary and storm sewers; determine piping system layout, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion, and operation.
Fill pipe systems with water or air and read pressure gauges to determine whether systems are leaking.
Perform related work and assist other skilled trades workers on projects requiring multiple trade specialties.
Supervise and track inmates/residents assigned to the Maintenance Department and escort them or coordinate their movement between areas.
Prepare and maintain required operating records and reports, and process work orders, reports, purchase requisitions, and other documents in a timely manner.
Inspect for items that could be used as contraband, weapons, or implements of escape; ensure secure storage, proper use, and safe disposal of tools, supplies, and equipment.
Clean and maintain tools in proper working order.
Complete work orders to company standards for workmanship and housekeeping and in accordance with codes, blueprints, manuals, procedures, and specifications.
Follow safety policies, regulations, and EPA standards, and take appropriate action during serious or unusual incidents and emergencies.