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PLUMBER

Arizona State Government, Tucson, AZ, United States


PLUMBER
Job Location
Arizona State Prison Complex – Tucson
10000 South Wilmot Rd.
Tucson, Arizona 85734

Job Summary
Experienced plumber needed to oversee inmate crews, maintain tools and equipment, and conduct preventive maintenance of all plumbing fixtures at the Arizona State Prison Complex – Tucson. Tasks include cleaning sewer drains, repairing plumbing fixtures, and conducting general maintenance.

Job Duties

Cleans small and large sewer drains and repairs toilets, sinks, faucets, water heaters, and boilers

Installs plumbing fixtures, plumbing drains, and water lines

Conducts general maintenance as instructed by supervisors

Drives on State business

Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of general building and preventative maintenance

Knowledge of water heaters, water softeners, water boilers, drainage, waste systems, backflows, and plumbing tools/equipment

Knowledge of national and local building codes and safety practices

Knowledge of commercial gas lines

Knowledge of basic blueprints

Knowledge of basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Suites

Skill in written and verbal communication

Skill in scheduling maintenance repairs and preventive maintenance programs for the facility

Skill in time management and organizational techniques/methods

Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal and employee relationships within all organizational levels

Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs

Ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs

Ability to walk/run up to 0.25 miles

Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and sketches

Ability to remodel, install, and construct utility services

Ability to work in a prison environment

Selective Preference(s)
One (1) year of journeyman-level plumbing experience

Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation, drug test, medical/physical examination, and, if driving is required, having a current valid driver’s license and completing required training. All employees are required to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) test during new employee orientation and annually thereafter. All newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year

Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)

Robust and affordable insurance plan including medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options

Exceptional retirement program

Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program

Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Retirement
Positions in this classification participate in the Corrections Officer Retirement Plan (CORP). Current ADCRR Employees: consult with your HR Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan.

Contact Us
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

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