Maintenance Manager

Management and Training Corporation•Meridian, MS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, Mississippi, is hiring a Maintenance Manager to oversee general maintenance and repairs of facility buildings, grounds, equipment, and vehicles. The role includes assisting with plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry work and ensuring that maintenance activities comply with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC) requirements, and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives. The Maintenance Manager reports to the deputy warden of operations and directly supervises the maintenance clerk and maintenance workers. The role also involves supervising, training, and evaluating offenders assigned to the department, coordinating maintenance needs with facility departments, and overseeing outside vendors and outsourced repairs. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of experience in buildings, grounds, and equipment maintenance, including three years in a supervisory capacity. A valid Mississippi driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required unless waived by management. The incumbent must successfully complete annual in-service training and perform the physical functions described in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of experience in buildings, grounds, and equipment maintenance, including three years in a supervisory capacity.
Valid Mississippi driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.
Ability to walk properties, climb stairs and ladders, use power tools and hand tools, and lift, squat, bend, sit, stand, or kneel for long periods.

Responsibilities

Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment regularly to ensure repairs, facility improvements, and preventive maintenance meet program requirements and safety and building codes.
Perform maintenance tasks on buildings, grounds, and equipment as needed and maintain an effective work order system.
Supervise and evaluate offenders assigned to the department.
Coordinate with facility staff and departments to determine maintenance needs.
Schedule pest control services.
Prepare and maintain management records, including equipment inventories and building systems descriptions.
Develop preventive maintenance plans for the facility and ensure adherence to them.
Maintain preventive maintenance and repair records and prepare reports required for contractual compliance.
Maintain the facility in accordance with ACA standards and applicable federal, state, and local safety and health laws.
Oversee the vehicle fleet to ensure it is safe and operational and that maintenance schedules are followed.
Coordinate outsourced repairs with the deputy warden.
Oversee work performed by outside vendors.
Train, supervise, and evaluate inmates assigned to the department.
Oversee counts of controlled items assigned to staff, including tool carts, tool bags, and other items that must be secured before and after use.
Perform other duties as assigned within the incumbent's capabilities, as determined by management.