CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Painting

State of Maryland • Allegany, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

A Correctional Maintenance Officer I Painting is the entry level of work involving the custody, security and supervision of adult inmates in maintenance and repair work in a correctional environment. Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions. Assign maintenance or repair tasks to designated inmates in the in the painting trade option; Instructs inmates in the proper methods and techniques for using and caring for tools, machinery and equipment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Correctional Training Commission regulation.
• Two years of painting experience.
• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland prior to permanent appointment.
• Some positions in this classification may require employees to acquire the appropriate Maryland driver’s license to operate motor vehicles for the transportation of inmates or supplies.
• Employees who have not already done so must complete and successfully pass the Entrance Level Correctional Training Course required for the Maryland Correctional Training Commission certificate during the probationary period.
• U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• A completed background investigation
• Oral interview
• Physical examination.
• Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, must provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
• Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years’ experience in the general painting and finishing of buildings and equipment to include painting, refinishing, and touch-up work on buildings and facilities to include day-to-day inspections, preventative maintenance?

Responsibilities

• Maintains control and discipline among inmate workers
• Conducts searches for contraband items
• Administers verbal or written disciplinary actions to inmates for any violations of conduct standards.
• Enforces safety, sanitary, custody and security rules and regulations.
• Physically restrains inmates if necessary during fights or escape attempts.
• Maintains continual count of inmates assigned to work details supervised.
• Assigns installation maintenance or repair tasks to designated inmates performing at various levels of proficiency in the trade.
• Train and instructs inmates regarding methods and techniques, use of tools and equipment, and proper care of tools and equipment.
• Inspects and approves/disapproves all work performed by inmates for adherence to quality standards.
• Estimates time, materials and supplies needed to conduct assigned maintenance or repair tasks.
• Orders supplies and materials needed.
• Keeps records of supplies and materials used; inventories materials on hand tools in use.
• Personally performs certain installation, maintenance or repair tasks on painted finishes and other infrastructure.
• Plans and implements appropriate procedures, operates hand and power tools and equipment needed; maintains record of time, supplies and materials required.
• Escorts third party vendors and inspect completed work assignment.
• Performs other related duties

Benefits

• health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost
• Personal Leave - New State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave -Ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave -Fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
• Parental Leave - up to Sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least Twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees