Urgent Need - Plumber-Permanent Job

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Under the general supervision of the Buildings and Grounds Superintendent, performs duties as a skilled Plumber , utilizing the tools, equipment, materials, methods, and practices of the Plumbing Trades. Inspects, repairs, and maintains all plumbing and related mechanical operations, including heating, ventilating, ad the distribution systems in accordance with the provisions of the plumbing codes, pertinent plans, and specifications or job orders. Starting hourly rate will be $54.50, $55.39, or $56.28 per hour, depending on the amount of paid leave selected. This classification is included in the Building & Trades Bargaining unit.

Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.

Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment

An optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan

The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.

Our Employee Assistance Program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being

To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

Must possess, maintain, and carry a valid license issued by the State of Wisconsin, Department of Safety and Professional Services, to allow for performing plumbing installation, maintenance service and repair of institution equipment and systems as an unrestricted Master Plumber OR a Journeyman Plumber with the ability to obtain a Master Plumber license prior to the end of the twelve month probation period. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability.

Online applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on September 3, 2026 .

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