Plumber 10

About the role

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. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

• Link: Military and Veterans (michigan.gov)
• MULTIPLE POSITIONS
• JACKSON AREA CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND REGIONAL OFFICE

Employees in this job participate in and oversee plumbing installation, repair, and maintenance projects on state properties such as office buildings, prisons, and hospitals. This is the advanced level. The employee functions as a crew leader, overseeing the work of lower-level Plumbers, prisoners, and others, and performs journey-level plumbing assignments. This position has 50% or more prisoner contact and/or supervision and is in the secured area of the prison.

Special Position Requirement

Possession of a journey plumber’s license issued by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth.

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 in State service.
• 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.

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.

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Additional information

Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

Note

Please be sure that your application materials are complete and detailed. Giving detail on your previous work duties and tasks will allow for a thorough review of your qualifications. Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a of your OFFICIAL college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date, with registrar name. Un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted.

Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at.

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New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years 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. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

• 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.