CDOC General Maintenance Supervisor CSTS I (Trinidad)

State of Colorado; Trinidad (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

PERA retirement benefits

Health and dental plans

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid holidays and leave

Wellness and training opportunities

Job summary

The Trinidad Correctional Facility, operated by the State of Colorado, seeks a General Maintenance Supervisor to lead inmate work crews across building trades, grounds, and janitorial operations. You will guide safety, security, and quality of work while ensuring adherence to policy and mission.

The role emphasizes training, supervision, and efficient, compliant facility maintenance. Primary responsibilities include overseeing inmate crews, training, scheduling, and enforcing safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Safety and security training; oversee inmate work crew in trades, grounds maintenance and janitorial operations
• Ensure safe, compliant, cost-effective operations of building and grounds maintenance and repairs
• Supervise inmate crews; manage schedules, training, and performance evaluations
• Coordinate with other projects and staff to optimize resource use and maintain inventories

Job description

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• 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. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits.
• 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
• Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information.
• This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

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 in Trinidad, CO.

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.

The General Maintenance Supervisor coordinates with other projects, supervisors, and managers in order to facilitate the most economical use of resources and assists other physical plant staff with duties as assigned. With prior purchase/approval and in accordance with fiscal rules and policies, position maintains adequate inventory of supplies and materials for daily and emergent needs; monitors inventory levels and implements procedures for efficient use and elimination of theft, waste, and loss.

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.

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