Plumber - Statewide

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

62d • $40,687 - $45,474 • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Corrections is hiring a Plumber for a Career Service position in the Maintenance Department at various correctional institutions statewide. The position is responsible for installing and repairing plumbing and associated systems, including LP gas supply, waste collection, and potable water systems needed to operate a major institution. The plumber also provides on-the-job training to supervised inmates in plumbing and related systems. This is not a telework position; the employee must report to the FDC office in the area served.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in the plumbing trade, or four or more years of experience in the plumbing trade. College or vocational/technical training in the trade may substitute for the required experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Pass a Level 2 background check before starting work.
• Be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs for plumbing systems, including LP gas supply, waste collection, and potable water.
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing fixtures and systems, including valves, faucets, traps, sinks, sewer lines, vents, and sanitary fixtures.
• Conduct tests, maintain equipment logs, and keep records in accordance with Department guidelines.
• Repair, replace, and inspect high- and low-pressure steam boilers, safety devices, and controls; clean boilers, tanks, and water heaters.
• Read blueprints, plan and organize work, and prepare reports.
• Supervise inmates and provide on-the-job training in plumbing and associated systems.
• Participate in departmental training and perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental dental, vision, life, disability, and hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-free college courses.
• Florida Retirement System retirement plans, including the Pension Plan, Investment Plan, and Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP).
• Deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED