Plumber Chief

Overview

The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees develop policies, provide essential services, and work to improve well-being and quality of life. The State is committed to equity and inclusion and offers benefits, support resources, and professional development opportunities. These positions exist to perform skilled installation of plumbing systems, provide lead work and direction to licensed plumbers, unlicensed plumbers, other skilled trade workers, and incarcerated individuals in completing plumbing projects and inspecting all plumbing projects and repairs, existing or new.

This position has direct contact with incarcerated individuals.

Working Title: Plumber Chief

Job Class: Plumber Chief

Agency: Corrections Dept

Job : 91542

Location: Red Wing

Telework Eligible: No

Work Shift/

Hours:

Day Shift/6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Hours: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $35.67 - $41.42 hourly; $74,478 - $86,484 annually

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you'll do includes skilled installation of plumbing systems, providing lead work and direction to licensed plumbers, unlicensed plumbers, other skilled trade workers, and incarcerated individuals, and inspecting plumbing projects and repairs, whether existing or new.

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed. Include beginning and ending month/year for each job held in your resume.

• Possession of Minnesota Master Plumber's License
• Valid Minnesota Class D Driver's license
• Leadership skills sufficient to provide leadwork direction, prioritize and assign duties, direct lead workers, guide, and report on activities of other staff.

The following qualifications are strongly desired:

• Commercial plumbing experience
• Experience with electronically controlled plumbing
• Experience in a correctional facility
• Ability to read blueprints and work from sketches/drawings approved by plumbing authority (local/state)
• Ability to make sketches and prepare specifications
• Ability to maintain and repair hand tools and welding equipment
• Ability to maintain plumbing project records accurately
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measures related to trades work
• Experience working with local and state regulatory authorities on plumbing permits, plan review, and inspection

The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required (e.g., tuberculosis screening, CDL drug test, respirator clearance). The selected finalist may be required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA). For a copy of the PDA, email Tracy Larsen at tracy.c.larsen.us.

The selection process may include screening for criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations, and other background information in accordance with Department of Corrections policy. Top candidates must pass a criminal history check, including probation requirements. Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, may be conducted. New employees will be fingerprinted within 30 days of employment.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections does not participate in E-Verify and will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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If you have questions about this position, contact Tracy Larsen at tracy.c.larsen.us. To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online and submit the Job , Working Title, and Proof of Eligibility by the closing date to Tracy Larsen.

Go from a job to a meaningful career with the Minnesota Department of Corrections, transforming lives for a safer Minnesota. The DOC offers promotional opportunities, benefits, paid leave, and professional development. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Benefits may include paid vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/dental/vision coverage, pension, life insurance, disability insurance, health and dependent care accounts, and professional development opportunities. EEO statements and equal opportunity language are included as required.