Building Construction Worker - Central Office

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Training programs

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections seeks a Lead Worker for its Central Region Construction Crew based at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. This role involves directing various construction projects including masonry, electrical, and plumbing installations.

Applicants should have a minimum of four years experience in building trades and be capable of managing schedules and materials. Great benefits include substantial paid leave and opportunities for promotions from within.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of on-the-job training or experience in a building trade.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead worker directing skilled and unskilled workers on projects.
• Perform masonry, plumbing, and electrical installations.
• Operate heavy equipment and motor vehicles when required.

Skills

Masonry work

Construction management

Heavy equipment operation

Project scheduling

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Tools

Heavy equipment

Concrete tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!

• Missouri State Employee Retirement System
• Deferred compensation plan
• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family)
• Paid life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Cafeteria plan
• Paid holidays
• 10 hours annual leave per month
• 10 hours sick leave per month
• Uniforms provided when required
• Pre-service and in-service training
• Access to credit union
• Direct deposit of paycheck (required)
• Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives
• MOST 529 College Savings Program

The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

This position is with the Central Region Construction Crew domiciled at Heavy Equipment Depot Jefferson City, MO located at Jefferson City Correctional Center. This is a traveling crew that will be responsible for completing a variety of projects (remodels, siding, flooring, fencing, concrete, and other projects) at Correctional Centers.

Serves as lead worker; directs skilled, semi-skilled, and/or unskilled workers on a variety of projects; assists in establishing project schedules; coordinates the ordering and delivery of materials and supplies

Performs masonry work including the installation of back-up and split face concrete block/stone masonry/ tuck pointing/flashing; installs water and wastewater systems; constructs and sets forms/fabricates steel reinforcements/pours concrete for footings, foundations, and flatwork; finishes exposed aggregate; installs sub-flooring/flooring; constructs inner/outer walls on buildings; constructs/installs vanities and cabinets; installs siding/windows/exterior doors; installs/replaces roofing; builds rafters and/or sets trusses; installs or renovates complete plumbing/electrical/heating and cooling systems in buildings; paints buildings and other structures using sprayers/brushes/rollers; installs paneling/wallpaper/drywall/ceramic tile/other interior finishes; Performs finish carpentry/installation of millwork; constructs boardwalks/stairs/platforms; performs restoration/renovation work on historic buildings/other structures

Operates a motor vehicle; operates heavy equipment occasionally; exercises independence in the performance of responsibilities; receives general administrative direction; assignments may be accompanied by blueprints/penciled layouts/sketches; work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through inspections; performs other related work as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Four or more years of on-the-job training or experience in a building trade.

Special Requirements:

By assignment, a position may require the ability to obtain the proper motor vehicle operator's license; or training, licenses, or certification required for the operation and maintenance of equipment and proper construction methods

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• A $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!

If you are transferring from another State of Missouri agency and are receiving state retention pay, please be advised that the Missouri Department of Corrections administers retention based upon your retention anniversary date. As a result, your retention pay upon transfer may differ from what you were receiving at your previous agency until you reach your applicable retention anniversary date.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

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