CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Refrigeration Mechanic

State of Maryland • Somerset, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union. The incumbent is responsible, under close supervision (CMO I) or general supervision (CMO II), for the supervision and training of inmates in maintenance and repair work in the assigned specialty trade area at a correctional facility, and may personally perform more complex or security-sensitive maintenance tasks from time to time. Tasks are performed with increasing independence as knowledge and experience are gained overtime. A Correctional Maintenance Officer I Refrigeration Mechanic is the entry level of work involving the custody, security and supervision of incarcerated individuals in maintenance and repair work in a correctional environment. Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions. Employees in this classification receive close supervision from a Correctional Maintenance Officer Supervisor. Employees are subject to call-in during emergencies and staffing shortages. Work is performed in and around a correctional facility, and employees are continually exposed to incarcerated individuals who may be abusive and hostile and have access to potentially dangerous tools and equipment. When assigned to outside maintenance jobs, employees are exposed to all types of weather conditions. Employees may be required to physically subdue and restrain incarcerated individuals during fights, riots and escape attempts. The work may require moving objects weighing over 25 pounds.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school diploma 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. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
• Two years of refrigeration mechanic 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.
• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the disposing or servicing of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess technician certification from an approved Environmental Protection Agency certifying organization as required by Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintains control and discipline among incarcerated individuals workers; conducts searches for contraband items; administers verbal or written disciplinary actions to incarcerated individuals for any violations of conduct standards.
• Enforces safety, sanitary, custody and security rules and regulations.
• Physically restrains incarcerated individuals if necessary during fights or escape attempts.
• Maintains continual count of incarcerated individuals assigned to work details supervised.
• Assigns installation maintenance or repair tasks to designated incarcerated individuals performing at various levels of proficiency in the trade.
• Train and instructs incarcerated individuals regarding methods and techniques, use of tools and equipment, and proper care of tools and equipment.
• Inspects and approves/disapproves all work performed by incarcerated individuals 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 refrigeration 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 inspects completed work assignment.
• Performs other related duties.

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental
• 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