DSHS FTAA Plumber/Pipefitter
State of Washington
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Pipefitter Supervisor (Pipefitter Foreman)
Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Department of Justice
Location
Texas
Salary
$35.24 - $41.14
per hour
Type
Full Time
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January 27, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team of inmate workers to install, repair, and maintain steam, heating, and utility piping systems in a federal prison, ensuring everything runs smoothly in areas like kitchens, hospitals, and housing units.
It also requires actively participating in prison security to keep the facility safe.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on pipefitting experience, strong leadership skills, and comfort working in a high-security environment with inmates.
Key Requirements
- Proven ability to supervise and train workers, including inmates
- Aptitude and experience working with prisoners in a correctional setting
- Sufficient training and hands-on experience in pipefitting/steamfitter trade
- Knowledge of installing, repairing, and maintaining utility systems like heating, steam, and piping
- Responsibility for maintaining security in a correctional institution on a regular basis
- Ability to meet the 'Barely Acceptable' level on key assessment elements and provide detailed resume support
Full Job Description
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.
Applicants must have had sufficient training and experience to show their ability to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifications will be determined by comparing your application to the responses to the Applicant Assessment Questions against the guidelines found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, WS-4204 Series.
To qualify for this position, you MUST meet the Barely Acceptable level on both screen-out elements (Ability to supervise) and (Aptitude for work with prisoners); receive at least one half of the total possible points; AND you must furnish detailed information on your resume to support your assessment responses to demonstrate that you clearly possess the experience and skills to successfully perform the duties of this position.
Failure to specifically identify skills in this field may result in your score being lowered or in being found ineligible for this vacancy.
**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Major Duties:
Supervises and trains the inmate workers involved in the installation, repair, and maintenance of all utility systems and equipment related to the Steamfitter/Pipefitter trade such as: heating systems, high and low pressure steam system, coal and ash handling systems, and auxiliary steam equipment in the institution kitchen, hospital, laundry, etc..
Responsible for the professional maintenance of the piping and related equipment for the housing units, supportive buildings, guard towers, and the main powerhouse.
Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.
The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.
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