PRISON MAINTENANCE WORKER

Dauphin County • Harrisburg, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Dauphin County Prison is hiring a full-time Maintenance Worker to maintain and repair facilities, equipment, and systems within the prison and on its premises. The work includes maintaining and repairing electrical devices, fixtures, alarm systems, security systems, plumbing fixtures and connections, and performing minor structural repairs to buildings and barriers. The position also supervises the use, maintenance, and repair of the laundry plant; oversees maintenance supplies; and supervises inmates performing authorized tasks. Other duties include surveying and reporting on the condition of the plant and premises and managing the inventory, classification, storage, and requisition of tools and implements. The position reports to the Deputy Warden of Operations and is a union position.

Dauphin County Prison provides education and on-the-job training, including a two-week post-employment orientation with instruction from staff and peers. Following hire, the employee must complete Basic Training at the PA Department of Corrections Academy or its equivalent, and obtain and maintain required First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.

Requirements

• High school graduation or an accredited equivalency program.
• At least one year of experience in trade or maintenance work.
• Be at least 18 years of age by the date of hire.
• Pass a favorable criminal background check and obtain child abuse and FBI clearances.
• Following hire, successfully complete and maintain First Aid, CPR, and AED accreditation or certification.
• Following hire, satisfactorily complete Basic Training at the PA Department of Corrections Academy or its equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical devices, fixtures, alarm systems, and security systems in the prison and on its premises.
• Maintain and repair plumbing fixtures and connections.
• Perform minor structural repairs to buildings and barriers.
• Supervise the use, maintenance, and repair of the laundry plant.
• Oversee the inventory and distribution of maintenance supplies.
• Supervise inmates performing authorized tasks.
• Assist in surveying and reporting on the condition of the plant and premises.
• Manage the inventory, classification, storage, and requisition of tools and implements.
• Conduct routine inspections and address maintenance needs to prevent breakdowns.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $54,080 per year, plus overtime and incentives.
• Step increases and career pay rates.
• Education and on-the-job training, including a two-week post-employment orientation.

What This Job Offers

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