MAINTENANCE PLUMBER 2 - 09232025-71306

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, MORGAN COUNTY CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX, MORGAN COUNTY

A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Experience equivalent to four years of full-time increasingly skilled plumbing work.

Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid motor vehicle license may be required for employment in some positions.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for semi-skilled and skilled plumbing work of considerable difficulty which includes acting as a lead worker or minor supervisor over others in work with the emphasis normally being on maintenance plumbing work; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class acts as a lead worker or minor supervisor over a small group of maintenance plumbers and less skilled workers and performs a wide variety of maintenance and other plumbing work in the installation, repair, and renovation of facilities. This class differs from Maintenance Plumber 1 in that an incumbent of the latter is not a lead worker or minor supervisor.

Responsibilities

1. Leads or supervises staff in performing maintenance plumbing work.
2. Visually inspects steam lines, water lines, sewer lines, and valves to check for leaks; inspects low pressure boilers to make sure safety equipment is working properly.
3. Operates/utilizes a variety of tools and equipment such as pipe cutters, pipe threaders, pro press, jack hammers, augers, drills, pipe wrenches, and other plumbing tools. Operates heavy machinery to access water lines, sewer lines, and move heavy items.
4. Welds or cuts pipe using acetylene welding/cutting torch or arc welding equipment; solders copper pipe and fittings as necessary to complete plumbing repairs. Cuts, bends, or threads pipe to accomplish repairs for gas, air, hydraulic, steam lines, chill water lines, or domestic water lines.
5. Assembles and installs plumbing fixtures (e.g., sinks, commodes, showers, mixing values, or other plumbing fixtures), washers, dryers, water fountains, and pumps to replace non-functioning fixtures; repairs/rebuilds walls or flooring removed or damaged in completing a project. Monitors hot water readings to ensure the water temperature is maintained within a safe range.
6. Schedules repair work requiring water to be shut off by determining a time that will minimize impact and then notifying those who may be impacted. Reads blueprints, specifications and technical drawings to gather information necessary for performing a plumbing task.
7. Determines appropriate method, materials, procedures, and/or tools to use based on the type of project or repair to be done.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

1. Interpersonal Savvy
2. Being Resilient
3. Business Insight
4. Action Oriented
5. Manages Conflict

Knowledge:

1. Machinery and Tools
2. Mathematics
3. Plumbing Systems Designs
4. Plumbing Materials
5. Welding/Soldering

Skills:

1. Critical Thinking
2. Reading Comprehension
3. Active Learning and Listening
4. Troubleshooting
5. Installation

Abilities:

1. Multilimb Coordination
2. Deductive Reasoning
3. Near Vision
4. Control Precision
5. Oral Comprehension/Expression

Tools & Equipment

1. Pipe Cutters, Threaders, and Wrenches
2. Welding Equipment
3. Power Drill
4. Drain/Pipe Cleaning Equipment
5. Pressure Indicators