Sheet Metal Worker 2 - 20027917

State of Ohio • Orient, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sheet Metal Worker works under general direction and requires thorough knowledge of and skill in the sheet metal trade. The role serves as a lead worker, providing work direction and training to lower-level sheet metal workers, other trades helpers, and/or incarcerated persons. Duties include fabricating, modifying, installing, inspecting, and repairing sheet metal and structural steel or heavy-metal parts, components, items, and assemblies in a correctional facility. The position also performs other maintenance and security-related duties as assigned.

The role is located at the Pickaway Correctional Institution in Orient, Ohio. It is a permanent, full-time classified position with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. Compensation is $24.27; the posting does not specify whether this is an hourly or other pay rate.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following minimum qualifications: 18 months of training or 18 months of verifiable experience in sheet metal work under the supervision of an experienced sheet metal worker; six months of experience as a Sheet Metal Worker 1 (52271); or an equivalent combination meeting the minimum class qualifications.
• Have formal education in arithmetic, including fractions and percentages, and in reading and writing common English vocabulary.
• Undergo pre-employment urinalysis drug testing, including testing for marijuana, if tentatively selected.
• Undergo a criminal background check if selected.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead worker by providing work direction and training to lower-level sheet metal workers, other trades helpers, and/or incarcerated persons.
• Participate in repairing roofs, gutters, downspouts, and flashings.
• Fabricate metal products such as pans, ductwork, kitchen equipment, cans, boxes, and tanks, and inspect completed work.
• Weld metal and install metal security fixtures, electrical appliances, and furniture.
• Design or redesign, fabricate, modify, install, and repair complex sheet metal and/or structural steel or heavy-metal parts, components, items, and assemblies, such as security and storage areas, fire escapes, cell doors, grates, security gates, bars, and cell beds.
• Plan and evaluate jobs and estimate the time required.
• Lay out patterns and cut, bend, weld, burn, and fabricate metal parts.
• Determine materials needed, prepare cost estimates, and submit purchase requests.
• Read blueprints and/or schematic diagrams.
• Maintain tool counts for tools used by incarcerated persons, including completing daily tool-control forms and maintaining strict tool inventories.
• Maintain and clean equipment and tools.
• Prepare and maintain required records and reports, manually and/or electronically using a personal computer and office systems software.
• Perform other maintenance and miscellaneous duties, including semi-skilled carpentry, painting, plumbing and/or water treatment, electrical, and HVAC work.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies.
• Ensure compliance with security regulations.
• Operate snow and ice removal and grass-cutting equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe, trencher, or forklift.
• Serve on institutional committees.
• Attend training, seminars, and/or meetings as required.
• Perform security functions as required, such as man-down response, shakedowns, and inmate movement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums covered after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 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, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed