Correctional Maintenance Mechanic - Long Creek Youth Development Center, South Portland.

Department of Corrections•South Portland, ME

3d•$46,966 - $61,776•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections is accepting applications for a Correctional Maintenance Mechanic position at the Long Creek Youth Development Center, South Portland, ME. Do you like the feeling that you’ve accomplished something with your day, applied your valued knowledge and relevant work experiences? Would you like to be on an exceptional “Team” of tradespeople, contributing to the continuing shifting goals and priorities of a challenging work environment? Long Creek Youth Development Center is looking for someone like YOU to apply your specialized skillset? If you’ve answered yes to any or all of the above, then we have the “right” job for you! This position is essential to the facility’s operations and applicants must be willing to participate in stand-by rotation and work holidays and snow days, when necessary. This position is open to DOC employees and all outside applicants. This is structure and craft work involving the general replacement, upkeep, maintenance and repair of heating, plumbing, appliances, building controls, and buildings. Work includes monitoring resident behavior for security purposes and instructing and overseeing the activities of a resident crew engaged in maintenance and repair tasks.

Requirements

Knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods, and practices used in plumbing, welding, electrical, and general maintenance and repair work.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions needed to perform mechanical repair work.
Knowledge of applicable building and safety codes.
Knowledge of institutional security policies and procedures.
Ability to read, understand and follow manufacturers specifications and instructions for using, cleaning, and repairing machinery and equipment.
Ability to use standard power and hand tools.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to apply general carpentry and masonry skills.
Ability to perform general machinery repair work.
Ability to provide instruction to and plan and direct the work of employees or residents.
Ability to read, understand, and follow blueprints.
Ability to use electrical test equipment such as ohm and voltage meters.
Two (2) years’ experience in the general maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, mechanical systems, and buildings.

Responsibilities

Services sewage treatment plant to ensure efficient treatment plant operations.
Maintains, operates, and repairs heating and ventilating systems to ensure a comfortable and safe environment.
Repairs, maintains, and alters masonry, walls, and woodwork in buildings to ensure structural stability and meet tenant requirements.
Repairs and services laundry, kitchen, and woodshop equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation and maximize equipment availability.
Maintains hydraulic and mechanical elevators to ensure proper operation.
Monitors and controls resident behavior to maintain institutional security.
Inspects incoming vehicles and institutional shops and cells for contraband and unauthorized materials to seize unauthorized items and maintain institutional security.
Oversees and instructs residents working on maintenance projects to ensure work is accomplished correctly and safely.
Installs, repairs, and services cell and security door locking devices and constructs security doors and cells to ensure prescribed security levels and measures are maintained.
Performs general replacement, upkeep, and repair of heating, plumbing, and electrical fixtures or equipment such as clearing clogged drains, replacing external fixtures, and performing similar tasks to maintain systems.
Repairs electrical wiring, fixtures, motors, and communication systems to maintain a safe and functional electrical system.
Installs and repairs steam, water, and sewage lines to maintain functional plumbing and heating systems.
Repairs and services laundry, kitchen, and woodshop equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation and maximize equipment availability.
Cleans, maintains, and services hand tools, machines, equipment and work area daily to comply with safety standards, prolong equipment life, and maintain equipment availability.
Operates snow removal equipment to clear walks, driveways, and roads.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28 - $12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5% .
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes a percentage of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.