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Plumber Licensed Supervisor
Commonwealth of KentuckyUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Aug 2026
💰 $51,426/yr
About the role
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Plumber Licensed Supervisor
Pay Grade
12
Salary
$51,425.92 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location
374 New Bethel Church Road
Fredonia, KY 42411 USA
Fredonia, KY 42411 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 13 correctional
facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the
Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the
mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire
skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.
The Plumber Licensed Supervisor at Western Kentucky Correctional Complex performs the duties of a Master Plumber as well as provides supervision over employees and inmates. This job requires an individual licensed as a Master Plumber by the Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction. Applicants should possess the ability to apply plumbing skills and instruct inmates in the completion of plumbing tasks and the operation of plumbing tools and equipment. The occupant of this position will use proficient trouble-shooting skills to address a variety of plumbing repairs and new installations as well as sufficient computer skills required to address institutional work orders.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Plumber Licensed Supervisor at Western Kentucky Correctional Complex performs the duties of a Master Plumber as well as provides supervision over employees and inmates. This job requires an individual licensed as a Master Plumber by the Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction. Applicants should possess the ability to apply plumbing skills and instruct inmates in the completion of plumbing tasks and the operation of plumbing tools and equipment. The occupant of this position will use proficient trouble-shooting skills to address a variety of plumbing repairs and new installations as well as sufficient computer skills required to address institutional work orders.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Supervises and assists offenders in daily maintenance, repair, and installation of plumbing facilities and fixtures while maintaining a safe and secure working environment.
- Alters and maintains existing plumbing systems and fixtures as well as plan any necessary installations of new systems and fixtures to meet institutional needs.
- Responsible for the inspection, determination, and acquisition of all inputs, materials and tools necessary to complete alterations and repairs of institutional plumbing systems.
- Completes daily tool inventories, addresses institutional work orders, and prepares offender time sheets.
- Orders parts and materials necessary to complete assigned institutional plumbing repairs and new installations.
- Maintains an institutional service vehicle used to address facility repairs and installations.
- Prepares reports and attends trainings as required to best meet the needs of the institution.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
See Special Requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
Must be licensed as a master plumber by the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction. https://dhbc.ky.gov/ https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/chapter.aspx?id=38833 Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily indoors
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Tim East at Tim.East@ky.gov.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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