CDOC Boiler Operator Supervisor CSTS I (Canon City)

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (CSTS I) is a Boiler Operator Supervisor for the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) at a facility in Canon City, Colorado. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring the safety and security of the general public, facility staff and inmates; ensuring safe and efficient boiler operations and supervising and training inmate workers. This position prepares inmates for community reentry by promoting the Colorado Department of Corrections Mission and Vision while adhering to a high level of integrity and commitment.

Safety and Security - position maintains safety and security of facility and work sites; through clear and accurate communication trains and guides inmates in the proper use of controlled items, tools, equipment, and chemicals; enforces security procedures by conducting work site searches and monitoring workplace environment and inmate behavior, paying close attention to changes, inappropriate activity or potential problems; initiates verbal reprimands when warranted and, if necessary, physically controls inmates with the proper application of restraints or "use of force" techniques; monitors, supervises and escorts inmates according to policy and limits inmate access to restricted areas; position performs inmate counts and transportation; responds to emergency situations such as fights, fires, and escapes according to policy and writes and submits required reporting. Through conscientious observation, clear communications and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations, facility Implementation Adjustments, and the Code of Penal Discipline, position promotes a safe and secure environment.

Operations - position ensures the safe, efficient, compliant, and cost effective completion of all phases of boiler house operations; conducts regular checks, reads gages, works on water heaters, air handlers, heat exchange pumps, and steam traps; ensures complete preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on boiler and associated peripheral systems and equipment. This position works closely with other trades such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical and general maintenance, and may be required to assist in other projects.

Supervision - position provides supervision of assigned inmate workers; promotes a high level of performance by setting the work standard according to agency mission, vision and values. Participates in the hiring of inmates, trains and instructs inmates in boiler operations and proper use of tools and equipment. Creates schedules, assigns work and conducts job evaluations; monitors hours, posts wages and updates records. Exemplifies a professional workforce that embodies honesty, integrity and ethical behavior. Position provides real life, meaningful work experience to prepare inmates for community reentry.

Compliance/Budget - position ensures compliance with Colorado Boiler Code, International Mechanical Code, American Correctional Association and all applicable policy, regulations and standards; position tracks usage of tools, equipment and parts, expenses and waste in order to remain within allotted budget, uses due diligence to discover likely areas of inefficiencies to reduce waste and prevent theft.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of employment experience as a utility plant or boiler operator performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on steam or hydronic hot water boilers and associated pumps, motors, and plumbing and/or installing and repairing boiler systems.
• OR: Four (4) years of employment experience installing, repairing, and maintaining HVAC systems which must include hot water boilers or steam boilers above 15 psi.
• OR: A combination of work experience: A minimum of two (2) years of experience as described above may be combined with Plumbing, Pipe-fitting and/or HVAC employment performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance or installations and repairs in residential, commercial, or industrial facilities for a total of four (4) or more years.
• OR: Correctional Experience - must be security related duties where primary responsibilities included detaining, controlling movement and escorting inmates in a prison facility; conducting counts and searches while monitoring inmate assignments and movement throughout the day.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application.
• Successfully pass all modules of the six-week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics.
• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security.
• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations.
• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner.
• Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders.
• Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments.
• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings.
• Willing and able to travel.
• Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, and graveyards (nights), which includes a rotating shift schedule.
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
• Employees may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana.
• A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass.
• Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Stationary Engineer Certification
• Boiler Operator Certification
• Experience providing supervisory/work lead duties making decisions or recommendations that affect the pay, status, or tenure of subordinate staff or inmates.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety and security of the general public, facility staff and inmates.
• Ensuring safe and efficient boiler operations.
• Supervising and training inmate workers.
• Preparing inmates for community reentry.
• Maintaining safety and security of facility and work sites.
• Training and guiding inmates in the proper use of controlled items, tools, equipment, and chemicals.
• Enforcing security procedures by conducting work site searches and monitoring workplace environment and inmate behavior.
• Initiating verbal reprimands and physically controlling inmates when necessary.
• Monitoring, supervising, and escorting inmates according to policy.
• Performing inmate counts and transportation.
• Responding to emergency situations such as fights, fires, and escapes.
• Writing and submitting required reporting.
• Ensuring the safe, efficient, compliant, and cost effective completion of all phases of boiler house operations.
• Conducting regular checks, reading gages, and working on water heaters, air handlers, heat exchange pumps, and steam traps.
• Ensuring complete preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on boiler and associated peripheral systems and equipment.
• Assisting in other projects as needed.
• Providing supervision of assigned inmate workers.
• Setting work standards according to agency mission, vision, and values.
• Participating in the hiring of inmates.
• Instructing inmates in boiler operations and proper use of tools and equipment.
• Creating schedules, assigning work, and conducting job evaluations.
• Monitoring hours, posting wages, and updating records.
• Ensuring compliance with Colorado Boiler Code, International Mechanical Code, American Correctional Association, and all applicable policy, regulations, and standards.
• Tracking usage of tools, equipment, and parts, expenses, and waste to remain within budget.
• Discovering likely areas of inefficiencies to reduce waste and prevent theft.

Benefits

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined. Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED