PLUMBER - Desoto Correctional Institution

State of Florida • Arcadia, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Corrections is hiring a Plumber for a Career Service position in the Maintenance Department at Desoto Correctional Institution. This is an on-site role and is not eligible for telework. Facilities Management and Building Construction works to maintain a safe, secure, and efficient environment for staff, inmates, and visitors by managing, maintaining, and constructing correctional facilities in accordance with regulatory standards.

The Plumber installs and repairs plumbing and associated systems, including LP gas supply, waste collection, and potable water systems needed to operate a major institution. The position also provides on-the-job plumbing training to supervised inmates.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of plumbing trade experience, or four or more years of plumbing trade experience. College or vocational/technical training in the trade may substitute for 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 on plumbing systems, including LP gas supply, waste collection, and potable water systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing fixtures and components, 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 options: Pension Plan, Investment Plan, Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), and Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

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