DOC CC DIXON PLUMBER

Position Title: Plumber

Job Requisition ID: 48101 
Closing Date: 07/23/2025 11:59 p.m.
​Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: PLUMBER - 32900 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Prevailing Rate: $8,021.40/month. Full range $8,021.40 - $8,463.36/month
Job Type: Hourly
Category: Full Time 
County: Lee
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: PR000
Merit Comp Code: 

 

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.

 

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 candidate to serve as a Plumber located at Dixon Correctional Center. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Illinois State Plumbing Code, excavation and repair of underground water and sewer infrastructure piping. This candidate must be self-motivated and able to work with others in the maintenance department while operating and repairing equipment, auger sewer machines, and pressure sewer cleaning jetters. Duties will include repair and maintenance of all hot and cold building piping, backflow preventers, high service and circulation pumps, fire hydrants, and the public water supply distribution system.  We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

• Installs, repairs, and maintains pipe and other tubing throughout the institution.
• Melts and caulks lead joints.
• Instructs individuals in custody in plumbing tasks.
• Remains up to date and in compliance with Departmental Rules, Administrative Directives, Institutional Directives, Institutional policies, and procedures.
• 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 completion of four (4) years of high school.
• Requires possession of a 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 two (2) years of experience maintaining/repairing commercial ice machines.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience maintaining sewage lift station pumps, piping, and fittings.
• Pr