Plumber

Provide for the operation, maintenance, repair, installation, and replacement of the plumbing and heating systems of all facilities within area of responsibility. Responsible for the supervision and security of prisoners on a work crew and the security of tools and equipment. Position may require travel within the region, which could include overnight stays.

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
Five years of experience in the plumbing trade, including one year equivalent to a Plumber E9. Completion of a vocational training program in plumbing that includes commercial or industrial level instruction may be substituted for two years of experience assisting skilled trades people.

Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.

Some positions within this class series are assigned job duties that may require possession of a journey plumber’s license issued by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth.

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

To apply for this position, please follow these steps:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV.
• On your application, provide specific work experience for each position held, including the beginning and ending dates of employment.
• Provide at least three professional references and their contact information.
• Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor as one of three professional references.

Note: Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.

New hires to the MDOC will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification.