Maintenance Worker

Core Civic • Tutwiler, MS

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About The Position

CoreCivic is seeking a Maintenance Worker to help provide high-quality care in an institutional, secure setting. The role installs, maintains, and repairs facility building structures and systems, including plumbing, electrical wiring and fixtures, machinery, equipment, electronics, vehicles, and grounds. The Maintenance Worker also helps maintain safe and secure facility operations and supervises and tracks inmates or residents assigned to the Maintenance Department.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in general maintenance or construction; equivalent technical or trade school courses in a maintenance- or construction-related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of building construction and the operation of building systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair the facility’s physical structure in support of safe and secure operations.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair machines and equipment.
• Install and repair electrical apparatus, including wiring and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment according to the preventative maintenance plan.
• Provide proper supervision and tracking of inmates or residents assigned to the Maintenance Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED