Master Plumber

Master Plumber

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $37.00 - $56.00 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Chelsea Rodemack | [email protected]
Application Deadline – 10/14/2026*

• This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

The State of Utah Department of Corrections is seeking a highly skilled Master Plumber to manage, maintain, and safeguard facility infrastructure. The Master Plumber serves as an expert in complex industrial-grade pumping, piping, and waste treatment systems, taking responsibility for solving critical structural challenges and executing strategic infrastructure project oversight. This role holds total accountability for structural design, long-term operational health, permit accuracy, and regulatory safety compliance across the facility fluid grid.

Underfill Opportunity: Applicants who hold a Journey Plumber license are strongly encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates who do not yet meet the Master Plumber criteria may be hired as a Journey Plumber (Job Code 52304) under general supervision, gaining valuable hands-on experience on industrial-grade systems while working toward Master Plumber licensure and advancement.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties

Master Plumber (Job Code A1012)

• Technical Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert and technical resource to assist management, staff, clients, and facility partners in identifying optimal plumbing solutions.
• Facility Fluid Grid & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all facility water supply lines, backflow networks, industrial pumping infrastructure, and fluid discharge grids comply strictly with the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), NFPA safety standards, and state health rules.
• Supervision & Mentorship: Lead or functionally supervise staff and inmate crews, delegate work assignments, schedule personnel, monitor work quality, provide technical training, and offer input on performance appraisals.
• Project Management & Fabrication: Plan and manage complex plumbing projects, draft project plans and findings, and build, fabricate, or repair structures and equipment using blueprints, working drawings, or verbal directions.
• Fiscal & Operational Oversight: Recommend fund prioritization, implement service delivery budgets, track allocations and expenditures, and evaluate field operations to re-prioritize resources as needed.

Journey Plumber Underfill (Job Code 52304)

• System Diagnostics & Repair: Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve plumbing system failures using modern installation, repair, and preventative maintenance techniques.
• Operational Planning & Execution: Plan, schedule, and coordinate plumbing operations and projects, preparing project plans and recommendations.
• Instruction & Mentorship: Teach team members trade principles, adherence to industry safety standards, and correct maintenance of tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Equipment Maintenance & Documentation: Repair, clean, adjust, and maintain tools, machinery, and equipment while maintaining detailed service records and logs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications & Licensure Requirements

• Master Plumber Level: Must possess an active license as a Master Plumber.
• Journey Plumber Level (Underfill): Must possess an active license as a Journey Plumber.

Preferance

• Preference may be given for candidates with backflow and/or water treatment experience.

Core KSAs & Competencies

• Building, Construction & Mechanical Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of construction materials, installation methods, blueprints, precision technical plans, and mechanical tool operations.
• Complex System Troubleshooting: High degree of problem sensitivity, critical thinking, deductive reasoning, and inductive reasoning to diagnose operational errors and repair complex industrial systems.
• Administration & Budgeting: Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, crew coordination, and budget tracking.
• Communication & Visualization: Ability to visualize spatial system layouts, communicate instructions clearly, and meet organizational quality standards.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Physical Requirements: Strenuous physical exertion required, including standing for extended periods, climbing, walking over rough surfaces, crouching, crawling in restricted spaces, and recurring lifting of heavy objects over 50 pounds. Must possess the physical capability to defend oneself and/or others against physical attack.
• Environmental Hazards: Exposure to moderate and special environmental risks, including working at great heights, extreme outdoor weather conditions, operating heavy machinery, and potential contact with hazardous chemicals or contagious diseases.
• Facility Security & On-Call Demands: Work is performed inside a secure correctional environment subject to strict security protocols. Must be available to provide 24-hour emergency on-call services.

About the Role

Location –

1480 N 8000 W
Salt Lake City, UT, 84116
United States

Background Check Required – A comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, may be required.
Drug Test Required – Yes

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• **Career Growth:**Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• **Supportive Work Environment:**Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
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EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.