Correctional Trades Leader

State of Iowa • Anamosa - 52205 - Jones County, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

A Position in the Iowa Department of Correction is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Iowans in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. Join us at the Anamosa State Penitentiary as a Correctional Trades Leader! The hours of this position are 6:45am to 2:45pm with Saturday/Sunday and Holiday's off. This position will perform advanced journey level work and lead incarcerated individuals in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment at a 150-year-old correctional facility that houses approximately 1,000 incarcerated individuals and 300 staff. At Anamosa Correctional Facility, in Anamosa Iowa we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Food Service and other support areas. Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals. Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities. You’ll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture.

Requirements

• Four years of full-time work experience in one or more of the following building trades: plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, masonry, or concrete.
• Four years of full-time work experience in one or more of the recognized building (e.g., carpentry, painting, plumbing/pipefitting, electrical and masonry) and mechanical/repair (e.g., air conditioning/ heating, auto mechanics, upholstery and welding) trades.
• A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in a recognized building and mechanical trade for each year of the required experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Furniture Upholsterer, Mason, Maintenance Repairer, Carpenter 1 or 2, Painter 1 or 2, Plumber 1 or 2, or Welder.
• Persons in this class may be required to obtain a license to perform electrical work in accordance with Chapter 103, Iowa Code.
• Designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain the required commercial driver's license and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced journey level work and lead incarcerated individuals in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment at a 150-year-old correctional facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed