Plumber - Nebraska State Penitentiary

State of Nebraska

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Lincoln, NE Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 2, 2026 Last posted April 2, 2026
Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46


Location:

Lincoln, NE


Hiring Rate:

$24.001


Job Posting:

JR2026-00024736 Plumber - Nebraska State Penitentiary (Open)


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Job Description:

The Nebraska State Penitentiary is seeking someone skilled in building maintenance, with a knack for getting broken facility plumbing items back to working condition.

Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked.

For additional information call 402-471-3161. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [email protected].

DUTIES:

• Install, alter, repair, and maintain pipe systems above, below, and within
structures (walls, floors, ceilings, etc.).
• Work with plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, showers, tubs, water
heaters, faucets, and kitchen/laundry equipment.
• Maintain and repair components like traps, vents, drains, siphons, pumps,
valves, and shock arrestors.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to identify and correct
deficiencies.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications; sketch
plumbing layouts.
• Estimate time, materials, and cost for work orders; requisition necessary
supplies.
• Install and maintain fire protection sprinkler systems, sewage systems, and
water treatment facilities.
• Repair and adjust mechanical equipment including water/steam pumps,
compressors, and fuel storage systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes and regulations.
• Train and guide helpers and apprentices in plumbing techniques and safety
procedures.


 

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Training and experience in the plumbing trade.

Other: Must be willing to be on call 4-5 times throughout the year. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Corrections Training Program.


 


 

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

About this role

Summary

Perform plumbing repair, maintenance, installation, and inspections at Nebraska State Penitentiary.

Job title

Plumber - Nebraska State Penitentiary

Experience level

training and experience in the plumbing trade

Industry

government

Location requirements

Lincoln, NE; on-site, some on-call work required

Salary

$24.001 per hour; additional $3/hour for facility differential

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

plumbingblueprint readingrepairinstallationsafety compliance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

building maintenanceplumbing systemsfire protectionwater treatmentmechanical equipment
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lincoln, NE, USA

On-site City
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