Plumber​/Pipefitter​/Steamfitter Supervisor; MCC)

Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC), Monroe, WA. Full Time
- Permanent

The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for a Permanent Full-Time Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter Supervisor at the Monroe Correctional Complex in Monroe, Washington. The Department of Corrections (DOC), as a partner in the criminal justice system, enhances public safety, administers criminal sanctions and programs in accordance to the law and provides leadership for the future of corrections in Washington State.

The bulletin may be used to fill multiple plumber vacancies at MCC as they occur.

The Department consists of the Office of the Secretary, Prisons Division, Community Corrections Division, Administrative Services Division, and Health Services.

The Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC) is a 2400-bed male all-custody level facility located 30 miles northeast of Seattle. Employing approximately 1200 staff, the complex consists of five major units: the Washington State Reformatory Unit (WSRU), Sky River Treatment Center (SRTC), Twin Rivers Unit (TRU), Intensive Management Unit (IMU), and the Minimum-Security Unit (MSU). Services provided at the Monroe Correctional Complex include custody and security, classification, education, incarcerated work programs, health care (both patient and outpatient), mental health care, sex offense treatment, food service, maintenance, personnel, recreation, volunteer services, religious services, library services, Incarcerated Individual records, visiting and extended family visits.

Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all Incarcerated Individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

• Assess, prioritize and perform journey-level work to maintain, troubleshoot, repair and modify water, steam, sewer, gas, controls and and related systems needed for the continued operation of MCC facilities. Create work orders as needed.
• Respond or create work orders to, clear drains/pipes, repair pipes, drains, valves, fittings, fixtures, pumps and plumbing controls. Repair steam lines, traps, strainers and valves. Repair condensate pumps and controls.
• Plan, lay out, schedule, direct and inspect work of inmates engaged in installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing and steam systems, controls and equipment such as pipes, fixtures, pumps, traps, valves, radiators, and associated equipment.
• Responsible for shop administration:
  Maintain adequate incarcerated staffing. Schedule resources, incarcerated labor and overtime. Create purchase requests and order and inventory sufficient materials to accomplish assigned tasks. Keep records; make reports.
• Manage incarcerated workers / crew including: hiring, training and coaching; perform timely payroll and performance reviews. Supervise incarcerated crews per DOC policy.
• Develops and conducts a preventive maintenance program related to plumbing.
• Ensure that all safety and security procedures are followed. For example, tool, key and chemical accountability policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure personnel and facility are in compliance with all DOC policy, regulatory requirements, directives, operational memorandums, safety programs, building, mechanical and fire codes, environmental, health and training regulations.

Must be able to work alone in close contact with adult male incarcerated individuals.

May require adjustments to work schedule to complete duties and may be required to work overtime as necessary to make critical repairs without advance notice, and the ability to respond to after-hours emergency maintenance service calls.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must have and maintain a valid Washington state drivers license
• Two years of experience and completion of recognized plumbing apprenticeship or four years of applicable work experience or vocational training.

• Two years of experience in a related maintenance supervisory position in a corrections facility.

• Supervisory knowledge and experience.
• Principles and practices of plant and labor management.
• Familiarity with plumbing design/layout, systems/hardware
• Familiarity with building, mechanical codes, safety.
• Ability to use sound judgment,…