Detention Maintenance Technician (Sheriff's Office)

Arapahoe County•Centennial, CO

7d•$27 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Works with minimal supervision and is responsible to the Facilities Maintenance Foreman. Performs a variety of duties associated with the maintenance and repair of the Detention Facilities and grounds. Supervises sentenced inmate workers in a variety of duties associated with the maintenance and care of Detention Facility and Sheriff's Administration building.

Requirements

Knowledge of the electronic and technical equipment associated with security environments (i.e. CCTV, cameras, DVR’s, door access, intercoms, locks, and keys).
Knowledge of plumbing and plumbing principles.
Knowledge of maintenance and repairs of commercial kitchen and laundry equipment.
Possess journeyman level knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the building and maintenance trades.
Knowledge of commercial carpentry, framing, and finishing.
Skilled in following electrical circuits, understanding mechanical controls and the reading and understanding of electrical wiring diagrams and schematics.
Skilled in reading and understanding blueprints.
Skilled in the use of commonly used equipment and tools related to metal fabrication (i.e. welder, lathe, band saw, torch, drill press, etc.).
Skilled in troubleshooting.
Skilled in multi-tasking and prioritizing daily projects.
Skilled in the use of computers and commonly used computer software programs, as well as any other standard office equipment as required by the position.
Ability to operate and repair basic landscaping, and facility cleaning equipment. (i.e. floor buffers, floor scrubbers, vacuums, mowers, etc.).
Ability to operate and maintain snow removal equipment.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform physical tasks assigned to this position.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
Ability to apply sound reasoning and decision-making.
Ability to interact in a professional manner with all staff.
Ability to get along well with others.
High School Graduate or GED Equivalent.
Minimum of three (3) years' experience in maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds.
Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within the initial status period.
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a correctional environment.

Responsibilities

Operates and repairs equipment to include those used for ground maintenance and snow removal.
Maintains detention facility security equipment, including video monitoring equipment, switching equipment, electronic doors, lock system and equipment, communications system, electrical outlets and electronic control panels.
Performs maintenance and repair on detention kitchen, laundry, landscaping, and housekeeping equipment.
Fabricates parts from various materials to meet the needs of the detention facility.
Performs shop work, including repair of furniture, vacuums, pressure washer, carpet cleaner.
Works with external contractors, and with County maintenance, in ensuring that facility maintenance needs are met.
Performs supervision over inmate trustees on a project basis.
Operates computers and standard office equipment including commonly used computer software programs as required by the position.
Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as determined at the Sheriff's Office discretion.
Is available and willing to work such weekends and holidays as the Sheriff's Office determines are necessary or desirable to meet its needs. May be required to be on-call.
Performs duties both on and offsite.
Interacts effectively with others.
Perrforms other duties as assigned.