Maintenance Repair Worker 3 - 20033419

State of Ohio•Lima, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Repair Worker 3 serves as a lead worker, providing direction and training to inmates or other assigned staff performing semi-skilled and skilled maintenance repair work at the Allen/Oakwood Correctional Institution. Work includes electrical, carpentry, plumbing, groundskeeping, custodial, and equipment maintenance in a correctional environment. The position also involves maintaining institutional security, responding to emergencies, attending training and meetings, and participating on institution committees.

Requirements

  • Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition and subtraction, and in reading, writing, and speaking common English vocabulary.
  • At least 12 months of training or 12 months of experience in maintenance repair, such as basic electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and use of associated hand and power tools and equipment; an equivalent may be substituted for the experience requirement, but not for mandated licensure.
  • A valid commercial driver's license is required only if operating motor equipment of a type and size regulated by Ohio Revised Code Sections 4506.01 and 4506.12 in the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry.
  • Applicants to the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry must have successfully completed the mandated basic firefighter/introduction to fire behavior course (S-130/S-190).

Responsibilities

  • Provides work direction and training to inmates or other assigned staff performing maintenance work.
  • Performs semi-skilled and skilled repairs and maintenance on electrical equipment and components, including fixtures, outlets, switches, motors, appliances, heating and cooling components, and related equipment.
  • Performs carpentry repairs on doors, locks, cabinets, furniture, floors, walls, windows, stairways, and partitions.
  • Repairs plumbing equipment and systems, including water and steam lines, sewer pipes, fittings, fixtures, pumps, regulators, valves, faucets, toilets, sinks, bathtubs, radiators, and chilled water lines.
  • Performs interior custodial duties such as mopping, sweeping, waxing floors, and washing walls and windows.
  • Performs exterior groundskeeping duties and removes snow and ice from sidewalks.
  • Continuously inspects buildings and equipment for needed repairs or replacement.
  • Performs routine preventive maintenance in assigned areas.
  • Operates machine tools and welding equipment to repair metal parts and equipment.
  • Maintains tool security and completes tool counts and inventories.
  • Assists with related job crafts as required.
  • Controls or restricts inmate movement to assigned areas.
  • Searches inmates when a breach of security is suspected.
  • Responds to emergencies.
  • Attends meetings and training.
  • Participates on institution committees.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
  • Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
  • Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Public retirement systems and optional deferred compensation
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