General Maintenance Worker

Management and Training Corporation•Anson, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Maintenance Worker performs general maintenance and repairs on equipment and buildings at the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, Texas. The role assists with technical trades including plumbing, electrical work, painting, and carpentry, in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and customer directives. The worker also helps coordinate detainees assigned to facility maintenance and supports their development of positive social skills through appropriate modeling and intervention. The position involves preventive and routine maintenance, responding to emergency situations and equipment breakdowns, and providing cleaning, transportation, or movement of equipment as needed. Regular attendance is required, and other duties may be assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities. The role requires extended periods of walking and standing, climbing stairs and ladders, and pushing and pulling a maintenance tool cart.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Technical training and general knowledge of repair and maintenance.
Three years of maintenance or related experience.
Successfully complete required preservice training.
Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and maintain appropriate facility clearance.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair structures and electrical, heating, plumbing, ventilation, air-conditioning, and drainage systems; recommend contracted assistance when repairs cannot be completed on site.
Repair or replace faulty or damaged light fixtures, outlets, and fuses as directed.
Perform minor construction and repair of structural woodwork.
Install window shades or coverings, security locks, and similar items.
Repair or replace plumbing fixtures, washers, seals, and related items.
Prepare surfaces for finishing, including painting, as directed.
Coordinate the work of detainees assigned to facility maintenance as appropriate.
Perform preventive maintenance checks of buildings and equipment.
Perform routine scheduled checks of air-conditioning systems.
Respond to emergency situations and equipment breakdowns.
Provide cleaning, transportation, and movement of equipment as needed.
Promote positive social skills among detainees by modeling appropriate behavior and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
Maintain accountability of detainees and property and adhere to safety practices.
Maintain regular attendance and perform other duties as assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities.