Plumber II-Piedmont Correctional Insitution

Job Overview

Plumber II (S) – Position Number , Grade NC08

Salary Range: $39,244 - $68,679

Location:

Piedmont Correctional Institution, Salisbury, N.C. (Rowan County), Medium male prison housing 800 inmates. The position reports to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor.

Key duties include the installation, maintenance, and repair of water, gas, air, and waste disposal systems within the facility.

• Install, maintain, and repair water, gas, air, and waste disposal systems.
• Diagnose plumbing issues, locate leaks or malfunctions, and perform necessary repairs efficiently.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and building codes to plan and complete installations.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on pipes, fixtures, valves, and related equipment.
• Ensure all work complies with local plumbing codes, safety regulations, and standards.
• Operate plumbing tools and equipment safely, including pipe cutters, threading machines, and testing devices.
• Maintain records of work performed, materials used, and repairs completed.
• Coordinate with supervisors on unusual or complex issues.
• May guide or assist offenders on routine tasks.

• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and at least two years of experience in the repair, replacement, or construction of piping systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of the methods of installation and repair of plumbing systems (preferred).
• May require appropriate licensure by the governing board or commission based on the nature of work performed.

The State of North Carolina provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance options, retirement plans, supplemental benefits, paid vacation, sick and community service leave, and paid parental leave.
Note: State employees are encouraged to apply for positions at the same or higher salary grade, and a new salary will be recalculated based on education, experience, funding availability, and internal equity.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities, pregnancy-related limitations, and religious beliefs, observances, and practices.