CDOC General Maintenance Supervisor CSTS I (Trinidad)

State of Colorado; Trinidad (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Colorado, Trinidad Correctional Facility, seeks a Corrections Support Trades Supervisor I to manage building and grounds maintenance and inmate crews. You will ensure safety of staff and inmates, train inmates in trades, and oversee repairs and projects within a highly regulated setting.

Responsibilities include enforcing security procedures, supervising work crews, coordinating with multiple trades, and maintaining documentation to support compliance and reentry preparation.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of employment experience in building/equipment maintenance or a combination of building and grounds maintenance.
• Building/Equipment Maintenance - planning, estimating and performing hands-on trades such as carpentry, plumbing, welding, machinery/equipment repair and/or electrical.
• Grounds Maintenance - irrigation systems, lawn care, exterior work, snow removal.
• OR - four years with two years of correctional experience; include details in the Work Experience section.
• Correctional Experience must be security related and involve detaining, escorting inmates, and counts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of facility, staff, and inmates; supervise inmate work crews.
• Train inmates in use of tools, equipment, and safety procedures; enforce PPE requirements.
• Oversee building/grounds maintenance, repairs, and project completion.
• Read blueprints, prepare material and labor lists with cost estimates and manage projects.
• Supervise inmate crews and evaluate performance; manage scheduling and grievances.
• Respond to emergencies such as fights, fires, or medical events and document reports.

Skills

Work ethic

Integrity

Dependability

Tool control

Judgment & decision-making

Maintenance expertise

Blueprint reading

Cost estimation

Inmate supervision

Communication

Emergency response

English literacy

Mentoring inmates

Job description

Who May Apply:

A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. However, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in this job announcement.

Job Location:

This recruitment is for the Trinidad Correctional Facility. The eligibility list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

The Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (CSTS I) position is a General Maintenance Supervisor for the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), for the correctional facility located in Trinidad, CO.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring the safety and security of the general public, staff, and inmates; training and overseeing an inmate work crew in general building trades, grounds maintenance, and janitorial operations and ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant completion of assigned tasks. This position promotes the CDOC Mission and Vision with integrity and commitment.

Safety and Security

Position maintains safety and security of facility and work sites; through clear and accurate communication, trains and guides inmates in the proper use of controlled items, tools, equipment, and chemicals; enforces security procedures by conducting work site searches and monitoring workplace environment and inmate behavior, paying close attention to changes, inappropriate activity, or potential problems; initiates verbal reprimands when warranted and, if necessary, physically controls inmates with the proper application of restraints or "use of force" techniques; monitors, supervises, and escorts inmates according to policy and limits inmate access to restricted areas; position performs inmate counts and transportation; responds to emergency situations such as fights, fires, and escapes according to policy and writes and submits required reporting. Through conscientious observation, clear communications and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations, facility Implementation Adjustments and the Code of Penal Discipline, position promotes a safe and secure environment.

Operations

Position ensures the safe, efficient, compliant, and cost effective operations of building and grounds construction, janitorial operations, repair, or maintenance.

Building Maintenance

Position is responsible for the maintenance of facility buildings to include carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, remodeling, and repairs; provides instruction and training to inmates in modifying and remodeling of prison buildings that are constructed of various materials (which may include steel, rock, brick, masonry, wood, plaster, and pre-stressed concrete); provides training in the design, installation, and repair & maintenance of all facility structures; trains inmate workers in the proper use, care and accountability of applicable tools, equipment, chemicals, and machinery to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient completion of projects.

Grounds Maintenance

Position is responsible for the maintenance of facility grounds to include design, installation, and daily maintenance and repair of irrigation pumps, sprinkler heads, and lines, pipelines, valves, supply ditches, and gates; provides instruction and training to inmates in all aspects of grounds maintenance and the proper use, care and accountability of applicable tools, equipment, chemicals, and machinery to ensure safe, effective, and efficient completion of projects. Position is responsible for snow removal throughout complex.

Supervision

Provides supervision of assigned inmate work crew; promotes a high level of performance by setting the work standard according to agency mission and vision. Trains and instructs staff and inmates in the appropriate use of all relevant tools, equipment and procedures to ensure efficient, safe, and effective completion of assigned tasks; stresses safe construction practices and the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for self, staff, and inmates; exemplifies a professional workforce that embodies honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior.

Participates in inmate hiring process in order to ensure appropriate placement on crews and training needs; tracks and calculates inmate hours and pay, creates schedule and assigns tasks and resolves informal grievances; inspects work and performs inmate evaluations; reduces inmate idleness and creates real life work opportunities to prepare inmates for community reentry.

Position may be required to supervise additional inmate crews in the absence of other supervisors.

This position is subject to the following: Facility call back, working additional hours or shifts to maintain security and operations, working outside during inclement weather, working in close proximity to industrial equipment, and in high, tight, and confined spaces.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of employment experience in building/equipment maintenance or a combination of building and grounds maintenance.

Building/Equipment Maintenance - includes planning, estimating and performing a variety of "hands on" trades such as carpentry, plumbing, welding, machinery/equipment repair and/or electrical on residential, commercial or agricultural structures.

Grounds Maintenance - includes planning, installation and/or maintenance of automated irrigation systems, comprehensive lawn care and a variety of other exterior work such as concrete work, asphalt patching, fence building and/or snow removal.

OR

Applicant may meet the four (4) year requirement with a combination of work experience as follows:

A minimum of two (2) years of employment experience as described above may be combined with correctional experience. (If you are using correctional experience, be sure to include details in the 'Work Experience' section of the application)

Correctional Experience

Must be security related duties where primary responsibilities included detaining, controlling movement and escorting inmates in a prison facility; conducting counts and searches while monitoring inmate assignments and movement throughout the day. If you are using correctional experience, be sure to include details in the 'Work Experience' section of the application.

Substitutions

Successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship program or degree through an accredited, non‑correspondence vocational or trade school that resulted in demonstrated competencies equivalent to those learned through the required experience may substitute for experience on a year for year basis. Please attach transcripts if you are using this substitution. Transcripts must include the name of the institution, your student ID #, a listing of the course curriculum, the degree earned and the date awarded.

Required Competencies

• Strong work ethic, integrity, and dependability
• Ability to follow policies to include sound tool control practices
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in building and grounds maintenance
• Ability to read blueprints, conduct relevant research, create material and labor list with cost estimate and implement projects from start to finish, while coordinating with other trades and shops to use resources efficiently.
• Willingness and ability to effectively communicate while working with inmates individually and in groups, providing verbal and/or written instructions, monitoring project progress and compliance, in a highly regulated environment with firm deadlines and mandatory reporting and record-keeping regulations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively cooperate with other staff and inmates and inspire teamwork
• Willingness and ability to train, coach and mentor inmate workers in order to prepare them for community reentry
• Ability to effectively respond to emergency situations (such as fights, fires, medical emergencies and escapes)
• 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 observ ant throughout their shift
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work in high, tight and confined spaces; outside during inclement weather and in close proximity to industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related Building/Equipment or Grounds Maintenance employment experience within the last five (5) years
• Project Management employment experience
• Supervisory Experience
• License or Certification in a related field such as; electrical, water, plumbing, HVAC, vehicle maintenance etc...

Experience must be clearly described within the work history and job duties section of your application to meet this requirement. Please note that any work experience less than full time will be prorated.

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BY THE CLOSING DATE SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Assessment Process

Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, online