Plumber - A
State of Michigan
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Posted: December 10, 2025 (36 days ago)
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Plumber 10
State of Michigan
Corrections - Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$32.19 - $43.95
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves maintaining, repairing, and installing plumbing and heating systems in a state correctional facility, while also supervising inmate work crews and ensuring the security of tools and equipment.
It may include some travel for regional work. A good fit would be an experienced plumber who is reliable, comfortable working in a secure environment, and has supervisory skills.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Five years of experience in the plumbing trade
- At least one year of experience equivalent to a Plumber E9 level
- Possession of a journey plumber’s license issued by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth (may be required)
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) may be required for some duties
- Ability to supervise and ensure security of prisoners on work crews
- No felony convictions; misdemeanor or felony convictions may disqualify until sentence completion
Full Job Description
Provide for the operation, maintenance, repair, installation, and replacement of the plumbing and heating systems of all facilities within area of responsibility.
Responsible for the supervision and security of prisoners on a work crew and the security of tools and equipment. Position may require travel within the region, which could include overnight stays.
Requirements
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.
Qualifications
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.
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.
Additional Information
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 here.
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.
**** REQUIRED 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)
READ CAREFULLY -- TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION WE ARE ASKING YOU TO DO THE FOLLOWING:
- Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
- On your application, you must identifying specific work experience for each position held including the beginning and ending dates of employment. The dates of employment must include month and year as well as the number of hours worked per week.
- You must provide at least three professional references and their contact information to include phone number and email address.
- Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor as one of three professional references.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.
Submission of an application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the department/agency for further consideration.
Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
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.
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