Correctional Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor - Maine State Prison, Warren.

State of Maine•Warren, ME

2d•$59,634 - $81,432•Onsite

About The Position

The Maine Department of Corrections is hiring a Correctional Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor at Maine State Prison in Warren, Maine. This role involves general replacement, upkeep, maintenance, and repair of heating and plumbing systems, electrical fixtures, and buildings. The supervisor may oversee a small staff and instruct and oversee a resident crew engaged in facility maintenance and repair tasks. The role requires ensuring compliance with State policies, including human resources requirements and security protocols for information security and confidentiality. The supervisor prepares correspondence and reports, examines documents for facts and irregularities, assists visitors and individuals seeking technical support, applies relevant rules and codes to routine cases, and develops standard work procedures within established guidelines. The position supports the Maine Model of Corrections and the Department’s mission to promote safety and rehabilitative opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Four years of experience as a journeyman in plumbing, welding, maintenance mechanics, or an allied field.
Some supervisory responsibility.
Knowledge of detention of locks and keys.
Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and practices of plumbing, welding, electrical, and general maintenance and repair work.
Knowledge of the operation of high-pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment.
Knowledge of state and federal trade codes, occupational hazards, and safety precautions related to these trades.
Ability to supervise subordinate personnel and plan and assign work to a small group.
Ability to install, maintain, and repair heating, water, and sewage systems.
Ability to estimate time and material needs.
Ability to install, maintain, and repair commercial laundry, kitchen, and farm equipment.
Ability to keep simple records and order materials.
Ability to use applicable computer programs.

Nice To Haves

Preference for candidates who live within a 20-mile radius of Maine State Prison.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with State policies, including human resources policies and information security and confidentiality protocols.
Create and use correspondence formats, including composing standard business correspondence.
Ensure staff have the tools needed to perform their roles successfully.
Examine documents and information, identify facts, detect errors and irregularities, and take authorized action.
Write regular and periodic reports.
Welcome and assist visitors and determine their needs.
Provide technical assistance to individuals seeking support.
Apply relevant rules, regulations, policies, procedures, codes, and documentation requirements to routine cases, including explaining and interpreting them.
Develop standard work procedures within established guidelines.
Supervise subordinate personnel and plan and assign work for a small group of employees, tradespersons, and residents performing routine maintenance.
Replace, maintain, and repair heating, plumbing, electrical fixtures, buildings, and other facility systems and equipment.
Estimate time and material needs, keep simple records, and order materials.

Benefits

13 paid holidays and more than three weeks of annual vacation leave, with accrual increasing with service; overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
12 days of sick leave per year.
State contribution toward employee-only health insurance premiums, with the amount depending on salary; dependent coverage is also available.
Health insurance premium credit that reduces employee-only premiums by 5% for eligible participants.
State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child, including non-birthing and adoptive parents.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.