The Correctional Maintenance Department is seeking experienced and certified correctional officers with advanced maintenance skills to lead maintenance operations within a correctional facility. This role involves overseeing a team of up to five inmates, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision and Oversight:

  • Supervise up to five (5) inmates during maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with correctional facility protocols and safety standards.

  • Act as a role model and enforce discipline while promoting teamwork and responsibility among the inmate team.

• Advanced Maintenance Tasks:

  • Perform and oversee advanced maintenance operations, including troubleshooting and repairing equipment, machinery, and infrastructure.

  • Provide technical expertise to the inmate team and assist in skill development under supervision.

• Safety and Compliance:

  • Monitor and enforce adherence to safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

  • Ensure all maintenance activities align with correctional policies and legal standards.
     

• Operational Management:

  • Plan, delegate, and oversee daily maintenance operations to meet facility goals and deadlines.

  • Drive and operate commercial vehicles with air brakes as required for maintenance tasks.

  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment usage, and inmate performance.

• Communication and Coordination:

  • Communicate effectively with inmates, staff, and management through approved channels.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact during maintenance operations and represent the department professionally.

• Professionalism and Representation:

  • Wear a uniform identifying your supervisory role and adhere to correctional standards at all times.

Certification and Experience:

• Mandatory:

  • Certified as a state-certified correction officer.

  • Advanced Level Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) certification.

• Experience:

  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a correction officer.

  • At least one (1) year of experience operating a commercial vehicle.

Licensing:

• Valid Class B Driver’s License with air brake endorsement.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, prolonged standing, and working in various environmental conditions.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills to manage teams effectively in a correctional setting.

• Advanced knowledge of maintenance practices, tools, and machinery.

• High level of organization and time-management skills to prioritize and oversee multiple tasks.

• Excellent communication skills to interact with inmates, staff, and management.

• Professionalism and strict adherence to safety and correctional facility standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with opportunities for career growth within correctional services.

• Ongoing training to enhance technical and leadership skills.

• A vital role in maintaining the facility’s operations while ensuring safety and compliance.