CDOC Plumbing Lieutenant CSTS II (Buena Vista)

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (CSTS II) position is a Plumber Lieutenant position located at the Buena Vista Correctional Complex. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring the safety and security of the public, staff and inmates; ensuring supervision of assigned staff and inmates; ensuring the efficient completion of assigned plumbing and other trade projects, repairs and maintenance; ensuring all work completed is in compliance with applicable regulations and standards and ensuring inventory and budget are properly monitored and maintained. This position promotes the CDOC Mission, Vision and Values while adhering to a high level of integrity and commitment.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of professional experience in building trades construction and maintenance (to include corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance); three (3) of the five (5) years must be specialized in the plumbing, pipe-fitting and steam fitting trades with an emphasis on design, installation, and the corrective, preventative, and predictive maintenance of water delivery and sewage treatment.
• OR A minimum of three (3) years of employment experience in the plumbing, pipe-fitting and steam fitting trades (to include corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance) may be combined with correctional experience. Correctional experience must be security related duties where primary responsibilities included detaining, controlling movement and escorting offenders in a prison facility; conducting counts and searches while monitoring offender assignments and movement throughout the day.
• Ability to effectively work with inmates through daily supervision and instruction
• Ability to respond to emergency situations involving inmates or plumbing, water delivery or waste water/sewage issues.
• Self-motivation
• Tactful and diplomatic interpersonal skills
• Ability to create a cohesive team while mentoring and motivating assigned staff
• Exceptional discernment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Determination to pay special attention to details and follow instruction
• Knowledge of building construction and irrigation trades
• Ability to read blueprints and plan and implement a construction project
• Ability to perform intermediate computer keyboarding skills, manipulate computerized inventory module and communicate via computer based e-mail.
• Determination to follow policy and provide efficient, effective service while utilizing state resources responsibly.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work in high, tight and confined spaces.
• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations.
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift.
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction.
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Successfully pass all modules of the Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension, relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics.
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics
• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations.
• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner.
• Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders.
• Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments.
• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings
• Willing and able to travel
• Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule.
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
• Employees (see exception below) may use marijuana in their personal time but are prohibited from working while under the influence of any substance, including marijuana.
• A drug test will be administered to all new employees; employees must successfully pass.
• Random drug screening will occur throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• A ctive Journeyman or Master Plumber license issued by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
• Current Backflow ASSE Certification
• Experience with hot water heaters
• Supervisory experience within the past two (2) years

Responsibilities

• Maintains safety and security of facility and work sites through clear and accurate verbal communication.
• Trains and guides staff and inmates in comprehensive key, tool, equipment and chemical control and use.
• Performs inmate counts, pat searches, shakedowns, cell and work area searches, inmate escorts and transportation, movement control and the proper application of restraints and force.
• Accounts for all tools at the end of each shift.
• Promotes a safe and secure environment through conscientious observation, clear communications and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations, facility Implementation Adjustments and the Code of Penal Discipline.
• Provides supervision of assigned staff and inmate workers to ensure efficient, safe and effective completion of assigned projects and tasks.
• Promotes a high level of performance by setting the work standard according to agency mission, vision and values.
• Schedules work, assigns tasks, monitors progress and workflow and inspects work product.
• Mentors and coaches subordinate staff, ensuring annual training is obtained and instructing in the safe and proper use of tools, chemicals, equipment and machinery, as well as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Creates performance plans, conducts performance evaluations and resolves informal grievances.
• Trains and instructs inmates in the appropriate use of all relevant tools, equipment and procedures.
• Interviews and selects and/or terminates inmate workers, tracks and calculates inmate hours and pay, creates schedule and assigns tasks, inspects work, documents performance and conducts inmate evaluations.
• Exemplifies a professional workforce that embodies honesty, integrity and ethical behavior.
• Reduces inmate idleness and creates real life work opportunities to prepare inmates for community reentry.
• Supervises additional staff and inmates in the absence of other supervisors.
• Researches all aspects of projects and equipment and implements appropriate procedures in order to maintain compliance with all applicable agency regulations, local, state and federal standards, guidelines and codes to include the American Correctional Association (ACA), the International Plumbing Code (IPC), Colorado Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Trains inmate workers in the safe and proper use and maintenance of relevant equipment, tools and chemicals.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of facility grounds maintenance, prepares accurate reports.
• Ensures safe and sanitary installation and reliable operation of all plumbing, HVAC and refrigeration, central plant, and other requisite services serving the BVCC Physical Plant.
• Ensures safe code compliant potable water service, drainage, and natural gas distribution systems, food service, and laundry by monitoring systems, effecting corrective action, direction related equipment, overseeing the work, and supervising inmate workers during all phases of work including estimating, pre-design, design review, installation, repair and/or replacement.
• Ensures reliable delivery of service at BVCC by scheduling work and monitoring status and/or progress on numerous projects as assigned.
• Oversees plumbing operations, to include new construction and repairs, as well maintenance of central plant, kitchen, laundry and medical equipment by monitoring systems and performing predictive and corrective maintenance.
• Assists with general maintenance operations.
• Reviews plans, researches code requirements, designs layout, schedules and assigns tasks to subordinate staff and inmates.
• Coordinates with other units and trades when planning projects in order to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
• Monitors work as it's performed and inspects final product.
• Justifies and requests operating budget based on known and predicted needs and by conducting & tracking inventory and expenses.
• Maintains accurate and on-going records of all projects, parts and equipment.
• Anticipates replacement of tools, machines and equipment and maintains record of maintenance and service manuals in order to remain prepared for urgent, emergent and daily problems with plumbing, pipe-fitting and steam fitting.
• Ensures implementation of processes to prevent/detect theft.

Benefits

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined. Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.

What This Job Offers

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