FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS We Never Walk Alone Plumber This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Columbia Correctional Institution in the Maintenance Department. The mission of Facilities Management and Building Construction at the Florida Department of Corrections is to provide a safe, secure, and efficient environment for staff, inmates, and visitors. This is achieved through the effective management, maintenance, and construction of correctional facilities, ensuring they meet all regulatory standards and support the department's overall mission of public safety and rehabilitation. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves. JOB DUTIES: PLUMBER: This working position is responsible for the installation and repair of plumbing and associated systems, LP Gas supply, Waste Collection and Potable Water necessary to operate a major institution. This position will also provide on the job training to those inmates he/she supervises in plumbing and associated systems. • Performs preventive maintenance and repairs for all plumbing systems, including LP gas supply, waste collection, and potable water. • Installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing fixtures such as valves, faucets, traps, sinks, sewer lines, vents, and sanitary fixtures. • Conducts tests, maintains logs, and keeps records for equipment as per Department guidelines. • Repairs, replaces, and checks high and low pressure steam boilers, safety devices, and controls, and cleans boilers, tanks, and water heaters. • Reads blueprints, plans and organizes work, prepares reports, supervises inmates, participates in departmental training, and performs other related duties as required. ELECTRICIAN: This working position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of all types of electrical infrastructure, electrical systems, and electrical devices including but not limited to, power, lighting, control, locking control, and motors and associated systems and components utilized in the operation of the facility. • Performs preventive maintenance and repairs for all electrical systems, ensuring proper function. • Conducts tests, maintains logs, and keeps records for equipment as per Department guidelines. • Installs, alters, repairs, or replaces electrical infrastructure, lighting systems, motors, motor starters, transformers, circuit breaker panels, and related electrical distribution up to 600 volts. • Follows local, state, and federal codes, tool safety, and security procedures, and plans and organizes work, requisitioning necessary parts. • Prepares reports, supervises inmates, prepares their progress reports, participates in departmental training, and performs 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. · Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System: o Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan) o Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan) o Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop) o Deferred Compensation o Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption. REQUIREMENTS: · High school diploma or its equivalent and at least one (1) year of experience in the plumbing trade OR four or more years of experience in the plumbing trade (College or vocational/technical training in the above listed trade can substitute for the required experience). · A valid Driver’s license. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering. EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,687.40 per year Benefits: • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Parental leave • Retirement plan • Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Experience: • Plumbing: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: • Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>A government agency of Florida is seeking a Plumber for the Columbia Correctional Institution. This role involves the installation and repair of plumbing systems and supervising inmate trainees. A high school diploma and at least one year of plumbing experience are required. The position is full-time, on-site and does not support telework. Benefits include health insurance, vacation, and retirement plans. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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