Plumber

CoreCivic•Eden, TX

18d

About The Position

The Plumber conducts and oversees plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance in an institutional, secure facility. The role performs a full range of plumbing work using knowledge of plumbing and building codes, trade standards, tools, and applicable company and contractual policies and procedures, and oversees and coordinates plumbing throughout the facility. The Plumber may assist other skilled-trade workers on projects involving multiple specialties. The position also includes supervising and tracking inmates/residents assigned to the Maintenance Department, escorting them or coordinating their movement, maintaining required records and reports, and processing work orders and related documents. The Plumber secures, properly uses, and safely disposes of tools, supplies, and equipment, inspects for potential contraband or escape implements, and responds appropriately to serious 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.
Alternatively, three additional years of experience may substitute for 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

Conduct and oversee plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance throughout the facility.
Assemble, install, maintain, and repair pipes, fittings, equipment, fixtures, and plumbing systems.
Install, modify, maintain, and repair high-temperature water and high-pressure piping systems and equipment, gas lines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, fire extinguishers, hydrants, sprinkler systems, and sanitary and storm sewers.
Determine piping-system layout, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion, and operation.
Test pipe systems with water or air and read pressure gauges to identify leaks.
Determine materials needed for repairs, prepare requisitions, and monitor inventory.
Use plumbing hand tools and specialized equipment, including drills, cutters, benders, pipe threaders, and welders.
Assist other skilled-trade workers on projects requiring multiple trade specialties.
Supervise and track inmates/residents assigned to the Maintenance Department and escort them or coordinate their movement within the facility.
Prepare and maintain standard operating records and reports, and process work orders, 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 tools and keep them in proper working order.
Complete work orders to company workmanship and housekeeping standards and in compliance with applicable codes, blueprints, manuals, procedures, standards, and specifications.
Follow safety policies, regulations, and EPA standards.
Take appropriate action during serious or unusual incidents and emergencies.