Correctional General Maintenance Officer (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Enfield, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is recruiting for a Correctional General Maintenance Officer (40 Hour) to support the Facilities Management & Engineering Unit in the maintenance and operation of Cybulski Correctional Institution. This posting may be used to fill vacancies across the state. As a Correctional General Maintenance Officer, you will have the opportunity to provide maintenance of critical systems such as security fence and motorized gates, cell and facility door locks and hardware, and surveillance cameras and infrastructure; supervise assigned inmates; keep a record of tool inventory and control; perform snow and ice removal to maintain safe access for the police, medical, staff, and public; protect the health and safety of public, staff, and inmates; and maintain mandated compliance with Federal & State statute and agency directives and policies by assuring humane conditions of confinement in the facility through repair and maintenance. Candidates selected for hire are required to attend a fourteen (14) week training at the CTDOC Training Academy. The work schedule is Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, and the location is Willard Cybulski Correctional Institution in Enfield, CT. This is an office/on-site, full-time position.

Requirements

Three (3) years of experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of large buildings and utility services.
Incumbents in this class must have reached their 18th birthday.
Incumbents in this class may be required to successfully complete a formal training course in correctional work to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the class.
Incumbents in this class may be required to respond to after-hour emergencies as requested by facilities supervisors.
Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Considerable knowledge of building materials and methods of repair and maintenance
Knowledge of basic principles and techniques of plumbing, electrical repair, carpentry, painting, mechanical maintenance, and masonry
Interpersonal skills
Oral and written communication skills
Considerable ability to recognize maintenance problems and determine corrective operations needed
Ability to operate and interpret computerized and automated control systems
Ability to plan, layout and schedule assignments and estimate cost of jobs
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
Ability to read blueprints and diagrams
Ability to instruct inmates in techniques and skill of general maintenance activities
Ability to perform under stress and remain stable in pressure situations
Supervisory ability

Nice To Haves

Experience performing technical duties within the maintenance trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General Experience on a year-for-year basis.
A construction or trade license
A welding certification
Experience working in a correctional facility

Responsibilities

Provide maintenance of critical systems such as security fence and motorized gates, cell and facility door locks and hardware, and surveillance cameras and infrastructure
Supervise assigned inmates
Keep a record of tool inventory and control
Perform snow and ice removal to maintain safe access for the police, medical, staff, and public
Protect the health and safety of public, staff, and inmates
Maintain mandated compliance with Federal & State statute and agency directives and policies by assuring humane conditions of confinement in the facility through repair and maintenance
Performs a variety of general building repairs and maintenance such as interior and exterior painting, electrical, plumbing or mechanical maintenance, masonry and carpentry
Maintains and repairs doors, gates and locks
Paints structures, installs and replaces glass, repairs plaster and completes masonry work to walls, walks and floors
Replaces or repairs defective electrical equipment such as switches and lighting fixtures
Maintains plumbing and power distribution systems
Assists in general maintenance of high-pressure steam and boiler systems
Periodically inspects equipment, makes adjustments and repairs, and performs preventive maintenance tasks
Assists in detecting plumbing defects
Defines repairs needed and works with contractors in making repairs
Repairs and maintains machinery such as motors, engines, compressors or other mechanical equipment
Trains, supervises and maintains custody and discipline of a group of assigned inmates
Applies general safety standards while performing maintenance and repair work
Provides staff training and assistance
May perform supplemental duties related to other trade disciplines based on experience, knowledge, skills and agency needs
May be required to restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist security forces in emergencies
May use welding equipment
May be required to operate a motor vehicle