Plumber

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Plumber who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve. The Plumber conducts and oversees plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance. Performs a full range of plumbing work and applies knowledge of plumbing and building codes, trade standards and tools, and complies with company and contractual policies and procedures. Oversees and coordinates all areas of plumbing within the facility. Assembles, installs, maintains and repairs pipes, fittings, equipment and fixtures. Uses a variety of hand tools and special equipment, such as mechanical and power drills, cutters, benders, pipe threaders and welders. Determines materials needed for repair work, prepares requisitions and monitors inventory. Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, equipment and plumbing systems such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, showers, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers, cooking kettles, disposals, drainage systems, grease traps, water softeners, water coolers, air conditioners and others as required.Installs, modifies, maintains, and repairs new and existing high temperature water and high-pressure piping systems and equipment, such as steam heating, steam generating, flash and expansion tanks, condensate vacuum, and circulating pumps and radiators.Installs, maintains and repairs gas lines on various equipment.Installs, services and maintains fire extinguishers, hydrants, and sprinkler systems.Installs, modifies, maintains and repairs hydraulic and pneumatic systems for the control and operation of water and air systems, processes and machinery.Services and maintains both sanitary and storm sewers. Determines the layout, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion, and operation of various piping systems and equipment. Fills pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking.Performs related work as assigned. May assist other skilled trade's workers on projects requiring multiple trade specialty areas. Provides for the proper supervision and tracking of inmates/residents assigned to the Maintenance Department. Escorts inmates/residents or coordinates the movement of inmates/residents to and from different areas.Prepares and maintains a variety of standard operating records and reports, as required. Processes all work orders, reports, purchase requisitions and other documents in a timely manner.Inspects for items that could be used as contraband, weapons or implements of escape by inmates/residents. Provides for the secure storage, proper use and/or safe disposal of tools, supplies and equipment. Cleans and maintains all tools in proper working order.Completes work orders in accordance with company standards for workmanship and housekeeping, and in compliance with building codes, blueprints, manuals and/or other applicable procedures, standards or specifications.Follows safety policies and regulations, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. Takes appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.Domestic U.S. travel may be required.