Plumber Chief

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* Working Title:

Plumber Chief*
* ** Job Class:
Plumber Chief*
* ** Agency:
Corrections Dept*
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** Job ** : 98129

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** Location** :
Oak Park Heights

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 10/31/2026

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** Closing Date** : 11/30/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Department of Corrections

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** Division/Unit** :
Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Oak Park Heights

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift/6:00 am - 4:30 pm

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** Days of Work** :
Tuesday
- Friday

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** Days Off:
** Saturday/Sunday/Monday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $36.29 - $42.14 / hourly; $75,773 - $87,988 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Joining the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) as the Plumber Chief at the Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Oak Park Heights offers a stable career focused on improving the well-being of all Minnesota while maintaining critical infrastructure and transforming lives for a safer Minnesota.

This position exists to perform skilled installation of plumbing systems, to provide lead work and direction to Plumbers, Plant Maintenance Engineers, General Repair Workers, and other personnel in the completion of plumbing projects and to inspect all plumbing projects and repair either existing or new systems. The Plumber Chief will hold the State of Minnesota Master Plumber license at MCF - Oak Park Heights.

Primary responsibilities include:

+ Provide ongoing lead work and direction to maintenance personnel so that the requirements of the Minnesota Plumbing Code are met.

+ Perform skilled installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of existing and new plumbing systems.

+ Maintain a preventative maintenance program and perform emergency repair so that major repairs can be avoided when possible and potential emergencies be avoided.

+ Monitor and modify construction plans, blueprints and plumbing specifications for the institution.

+ Assist in a variety of trade areas as required so the day-to-day operation of the institution is maintained.

As part of the DOC team, you will enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes competitive pay, access to one of the state's most affordable health insurance plans, paid time off, a defined-benefit pension that provides lifetime monthly income after retirement and well as access to the Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan (MNDCP), a voluntary 457(b) savings plan to supplement your pension.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position. To ensure accurate evaluation, your resume must clearly describe your experience in the required areas. For each job, include whether it was full-time, part-time, or intermittent/on-call; how many hours per week you worked;

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