Correctional Trades Leader

State of Iowa•Clarinda - 51632 - Page County, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Clarinda Correctional Facility is seeking qualified candidates for a Correctional Trades Leader position. This role ensures facility safety and security by overseeing proper maintenance and repairs, while leading and directing incarcerated individual work crews assigned to building and grounds projects.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Requires 6 months of experience, 12 semester hours of coursework, or an equivalent combination of both in masonry and carpentry.

Responsibilities

Lead, train, and direct incarcerated individual workers on assigned maintenance tasks.
Manage projects and prioritize work through effective communication across all organizational levels.
Perform general campus repairs and maintenance across various trades, including carpentry, electrical, masonry, painting, mechanical, plumbing and HVAC.