What are the responsibilities and job description for the DOC Hill Plumber position at illinois?
Position Title: Plumber
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: PLUMBER - 32900
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 03/07/2025 11:59 p.m.
Salary: Prevailing Rate: $7,943.10/month. Full range $7,943.10 - $8,379.84/month
Job Type: Hourly
Category: Full Time
County: Knox
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: PR000
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 44797
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
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Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a motivated plumber at Hill Correctional Center. The successful candidate will perform journey level plumbing work. In addition, the successful candidate will supervise and conduct on-the-job training to help individuals in custody develop plumbing trade skills. Hill Correctional Center offers its employees excellent benefits, including an exceptional pension plan, all while working in an environment with a uniquemission. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Essential Functions
- Installs, repairs, and maintains hot and cold-water lines, sewage pipes, traps, and appliances, i.e., water closets, lavatories, urinals, showers, and all fittings.
- Instructs individuals in custody workers in basic plumber tasks assigning work according to their qualifications.
- Cuts and threads pipe using stock and dyes, power-threading machines, power saws, wrenches, and pipe machines, use drain snakes and/or drain jetters.
- Solder/repair lead joints, uses a blow torch, directs trenching and backfilling operations for the repair and service of water/sewer lines and the clearing of blockages in sanitary/sewer lines.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of high school.
- Requires possession of a current valid plumber’s license issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
- Requires the possession of a valid certificate as a Cross-Connection Control Device Inspector (CCCDI) or the acquisition of the certificate within the probationary period of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers at least five (5) years of experience with the tools, equipment, materials, methods, and practices of residential, commercial, and new construction plumbing trade.
- Prefers at least three (3) years of previous supervisor/foreman experience in the plumbing trade.
- Prefers at least five (5) years of experience and knowledge of laws relating to sanitation and public health.
- Prefers at least five (5) years of experience reading blueprints to complete jobs from start to finish, estimating jobs, and ordering supplies.
- Prefers at least five (5) years of experience installing and repairing wall mounted fixtures in commercial, and new construction in hotels, penal institutions, jails, restaurants, nursing homes, or hospitals.
- Prefers at least five (5) years of experience in technical details of the parts and workings of the water table.
- Prefers at least five (5) years of experience installing water closets (aka toilets), lavatories (aka sinks) that meet ADA requirements.
- Prefers at least five (5) years of experience performing repairs on sewer pipes, water pipes, storm drainpipes, gas lines.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
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Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
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The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 6am-2pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off
Work Location: Hill Correctional Center 600 S Linwood Rd, Galesburg, Illinois, 61401
Agency Contact: Marshall Hendricks
Email: Marshall.Hendricks@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Building, Fleet & Institutional Support
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
- Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Salary : $7,943 - $8,380
