Plumber

Working Title: Plumber

Job Class: Plumber

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID : 95380

• Location : Rush City

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 8/13/2026

• Closing Date : 11/16/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corrections-Rush City-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Minn Corr Facl - Rush City / RC Building Maintenance Supv

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $34.16 - $39.66 / hourly; $71,326 - $82,810 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

As Plumber, under general supervision and with guidance from the Plumber Chief, an employee in this class performs skilled new plumbing installation and extension, replacement, alteration, maintenance, and repair of plumbing, drains, fittings, hydrants, valves, plumbing, heating fixtures, traps, and gas supply distribution according to specifications in the State Plumbing code. An employee in this class may train and direct the work of laborers, other maintenance employees, and other helpers. Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• Possession of a Minnesota Journey-level Plumber License.

• Possession of a valid Drivers License, which may be required for specific job assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Facility or plant maintenance experience as a Journey-level Plumber

• At least two years of experience performing preventive maintenance work.

• Experience in soldering, pro-press and techniques attaching old plumbing to modern plumbing.

• Experience in welding, soldering, and machining.

Physical Requirements

The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required for this position. These components may consist of a tuberculosis screening, commercial drivers license (CDL) drug test, and/or respirator clearance. The selected finalist may also be required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Tracy Larsen at View email address on click.appcast.io (View email address on click.appcast.io)

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io . Please indicate what assistance is needed.