General Maintenance Worker

Richwood Correctional Center•Monroe, LA

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The General Maintenance Worker inspects and identifies areas, equipment, or machines in need of repair. They troubleshoot issues to determine necessary repairs, plan repair work using building blueprints or equipment manuals, and perform general repairs that do not require a specialized technician, such as repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures. This role also involves performing routine maintenance on building systems, cleaning and assisting with facility upkeep, ensuring prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates in the event of injury, illness, and emotional trauma, and ordering supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance workers.
Knowledge of general carpentry and repair.
Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work after hours, over weekends and on public holidays with short or no notice.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in correctional setting is highly desirable.
Heating/Air Conditioning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspects and identifies areas, equipment, or machines in need of repair.
Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs.
Plans repair work using the building's blueprints or equipment manual as needed.
Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician (e.g., repairing drywall, painting, repairing doors and other building fixtures).
Performs routine maintenance on building systems.
Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities.
Ensures prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates in the event of injury, illness, and emotional trauma.
Orders supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.