Plumber - Omaha Correctional Center

State of Nebraska•Omaha, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Omaha Correctional Center is looking for a self-motivated individual to fill the role of Plumber. Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information regarding the plumber position, please call 402-522-7008. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [email protected].

Requirements

Training and experience in the plumbing trade.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams, medical exam and drug testing.
Once at the Staff Training Academy, you must successfully complete the full NE Corrections Training Program.

Responsibilities

Install, alter, repair, and maintain pipe systems above, below, and within structures (walls, floors, ceilings, etc.).
Work with plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers, tubs, water heaters, faucets, and kitchen/laundry equipment.
Maintain and repair components like traps, vents, drains, siphons, pumps, valves, and shock arrestors.
Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to identify and correct deficiencies.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications; sketch plumbing layouts.
Estimate time, materials, and cost for work orders; requisition necessary supplies.
Install and maintain fire protection sprinkler systems, sewage systems, and water treatment facilities.
Repair and adjust mechanical equipment including water/steam pumps, compressors, and fuel storage systems.
Ensure compliance with safety codes and regulations.
Train and guide helpers and apprentices in plumbing techniques and safety procedures.