Maintenance Mechanic 2

State of Washington•Snohomish County – Monroe, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual(s) for the position of Maintenance Mechanic 2 at the Monroe Correctional Complex in Monroe, WA. This position operates, maintains and repairs and supervises incarcerated individual work crews in the maintenance, repair and fabrication of locks, mechanical, plumbing, steam, wastewater operation and control systems and parts. The position operates in support of the Department of Corrections' Mission: To Improve Public Safety. The Maintenance Mechanic 2 reports to a Construction Maintenance Project Supervisor at the The Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC). MCC is a 1400 bed male all-custody level facility located 30 miles northeast of Seattle. Employing approximately 1200 staff, the complex consists of five major units; the Washington State Reformatory Unit (WSRU), Sky River Treatment Center (SRTC), a large mental health in patient treatment unit, Twin Rivers Unit (TRU), Intensive Management Unit (IMU), and the Minimum Security Unit (MSU). Services provided at the Monroe Correctional Complex include; custody and security, classification, education, Incarcerated Individual work programs, health care (both patient and outpatient), mental health care, sex offender treatment, food service, maintenance, personnel, recreation, volunteer services, religious services, library services, Incarcerated Individual records, visiting and extended family visits. The Department of Corrections (DOC), as a partner in the criminal justice system, enhances public safety, administers criminal sanctions and programs in accordance with the law and provides leadership for the future of corrections in Washington State. Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
A valid driver's license.
Four years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work OR: Two years of experience and completion of recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanical trade OR: Two years of experience in a related maintenance supervisory position in a corrections facility.
Familiarity with plumbing design/layout, systems/hardware
Familiarity with building, mechanical codes, safety.
Ability to use sound judgment, demonstrate problem solving on difficult maintenance and project problems.
Understand and interpret written and oral directions, specifications and plans.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, documents and specifications and complete projects on schedule, within specifications and budget
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check.
Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service and other required training
Provide physical residential address and home telephone number to the Department of Corrections.
Become familiar and comply with all Department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
Submit to drug testing in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement and agency policy.
Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards.
Must be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds.
Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.
The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form.
Must be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Ability to use sound judgment, demonstrate problem solving on difficult maintenance and project problems.
Understand and interpret written and oral directions, specifications and plans.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, documents and specifications and complete projects on schedule, within specifications and budget
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check.
Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service and other required training
Provide physical residential address and home telephone number to the Department of Corrections.
Become familiar and comply with all Department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
Submit to drug testing in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement and agency policy.
Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards.
Must be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds.
Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.
The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form.
Must be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform work in installation, maintenance, repair and fabrication of locks, doors, fences, mechanical equipment, machinery, plumbing and sewer systems and associated equipment at the facility.
Assess, Prioritize and Perform journey-level work to maintain, troubleshoot, repair and modify doors, gates, locks, clear and repair drains/pipes, valves, fittings, fixtures, steam, sewer and condensate pumps, controls and related systems.
Utilize working knowledge of several related skill fields such as Plumbing, electrical, machinist work and welding for metal fabrication, carpentry, Painting, and HVAC.
Review facility structure, finishes and conditions to determine the need for repair or maintenance.
Responsible for shop administration: Maintain adequate incarcerated individual staffing . Schedule resources, incarcerated individual labor and overtime. Prepare preliminary cost estimates and projections. Create purchase requests and order and inventory sufficient materials to accomplish assigned tasks. Keep records; make reports. Create and respond to work orders as needed.
Under direction of CMPS take lead role on facility mechanical and Plumbing Projects. Layout and schedule work and coordinate tasks between trades. Prepare material, labor and cost estimates and Projections.
Develop and conduct a Preventive maintenance Program for assigned machinery and equipment throughout the facility. Utilize facility technical library including schematics, O&M's and blueprints.
This position will also performs work on outside building preparation for painting. These tasks are as followed, but not limited to pressure washer cleaning, painting inside and outside buildings surfaces, curbs, fire hydrants, light pole bases and parking lots striping.
Use current MCC Procedures to hire and train incarcerated individual workers as needed .
Manage incarcerated individual workers / crew including: hiring, training and coaching; perform timely payroll and performance reviews. Supervise incarcerated individual crews per DOC Policy.
Plan, lay out, schedule, direct and inspect work of inmates engaged in fabrication, installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, plumbing equipment and systems.
Ensure Personnel and facility are in compliance with safety and security Procedures.
Monitor and adjust pumps to maintain the level of the waste water treatment lagoons and 3 sewer lift stations.
Perform maintenance on the pumps, aerators, flow measurement equipment and sensors, grinders, and associated process controls including variable freguency drives and other motor controllers.
Use incarcerated individual crew to clean all bar screens and grinder.
lnspect lift stations for debris and proper Operation and replace pumps as needed. Call in pumping service when needed.
Control weeds and pests and keep area trash-free on the grounds around the waste water treatment lagoons and recycling center.
Includes mowing and operating a weed trimmer.