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Plumber (Wilsonville)

Coffee Creek Correctional Facility

Oregon Department of Corrections

Are you an experienced, journey-level plumber looking for meaningful work where you can make a difference? The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking a dedicated Plumber to join our team at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility.

About the Job – Your Role

In this unique role, you’ll not only perform skilled plumbing work but also mentor and train Adults in Custody (AICs) in trade skills that can support their future success.

You will coordinate, instruct, and supervise skilled, semiskilled, and unskilled AIC workers in the maintenance, repair, and operation of the facility’s physical plant systems, plumbing infrastructure, and related equipment. You’ll perform journey-level plumbing work including installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of systems such as water supply, waste disposal, steam, and heating.

This position ensures that all work complies with applicable codes, safety regulations, and security procedures. In addition to hands-on trade work, you’ll be responsible for training and mentoring AICs in proper tool use, safety practices, and plumbing techniques, while inspecting and diagnosing facility plumbing systems, recommending corrective actions, and maintaining accurate records of work performed, materials used, and project progress. This position plays a vital role in the safe, efficient operation of our institution while providing valuable skill-building opportunities for AICs.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

A valid Oregon Plumber's License. Be sure a copy of your license is attached to your application form.

Requested Skills

• Experience performing installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial or institutional plumbing systems including water, sewer, steam, and heating.
• Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and local plumbing codes, safety standards, and facility security procedures in a correctional or secured environment.
• Ability to prioritize work orders, respond to emergencies, and make sound, timely decisions in a correctional facility setting where safety and security are critical.
• Strong skills working collaboratively with maintenance staff, security teams, and other operational units, as well as providing clear, professional instruction to inmate workers.
• Consistent application of safety protocols, awareness of security risks, and adherence to ethical, professional standards in a corrections environment.
• Experience supervising, instructing, and mentoring skilled, semiskilled, and unskilled workers, including providing direction, evaluating work, and maintaining safety and security in a work crew setting.

Preferred Skills

• Valid Oregon driver's license
• Certification as Back flow Device Tester

Application Information

• In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
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Working Conditions

Work is performed in a prison that houses maximum, close, medium, and minimum-security AIC (Adults In Custody). The AIC (Adults In Custody) have the potential for becoming angry, hostile, abusive, and aggressive, increasing the risk for employees of physical injury, death, and/or being taken hostage. There is an inherent responsibility to aid through recall and/or reassignment during AIC (Adults In Custody) unrest and other emergency situations occurring at the institution.

Subject to be on call 24 hours a day or working some evenings and weekends during emergencies. The work locations vary from new to old building structures there also may be towers, walls, service tunnels, pipe chases, electrical chases, etc.

All locations have multiple floors and tiered AIC (Adults In Custody) housing which require the use of stairs. Walking to get to assigned workstation or in the performance of work will be required, this may be long distances. Working conditions in service tunnels and pipe chases may include poor ventilation, high temperatures, poor lighting conditions, etc. Workers may be exposed to or work in inclement weather conditions, which can include rain, standing water, snow, ice, etc. Some work may involve walking and working on uneven ground.

When working on, near or around storm drains and sewer systems, the worker may be exposed to contaminants. When working on, near or around heat exchangers, steam piping, and boilers, there is a possibility of burns from hot pipes and exposure to boiler chemicals. Work may include frequent lifting and carrying of equipment (light, medium, and heavy). At times, may work alone, in small groups, or in large groups of both employees and AIC (Adults In Custody) depending upon operational needs. The use of hand tools, powered hand tools, stationary and portable power equipment, painting equipment, ladders, platforms, scaffolding, power lifts, etc. may be required.

At some locations work may include being near to and possibly working with asbestos and/or lead based paint. Workers will be required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety programs (Respiratory Protection, Asbestos, etc.) as dictated by the work and location.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more

About the Process – What to Expect

• After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
• Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter: Stephanie Johnston, Stephanie.M.Johnston@doc.oregon.gov 

Reference Number: 183473

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