Correction Officer & Boiler Room Engineer

Middlesex Sheriff's Office; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 76,800 - 79,920; Full time

Job summary

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office in Billerica, MA is seeking a qualified professional to serve as a Correction Officer/Boiler Room Engineer in the Engineering department. The role involves monitoring alarms, operating boilers, and maintaining mechanical systems on a full-time schedule Sunday through Thursday night shift.

Qualified applicants will have boiler room/engineering experience, MA Fireman license, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 70 lbs; attendance at MSO Basic

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years boiler room/engineering field experience preferred; Correctional setting experience is also preferred.
• Valid 1st or 2nd Class Fireman License or higher issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required. Maintaining such a license in good standing is also required.
• Graduate from high school or possess a GED equivalency certificate.
• Ability to attend a thirteen-week MSO Correction Officer/Basic Training Academy at the discretion of MSO management.
• Strong knowledge of electricity, plumbing, steam fittings, and all mechanical entities in a boiler room/engineering setting; Building Management Systems is a plus.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 70 lbs.
• Strong written and communication skills, ability to keep accurate records and generate timely reports as required.
• Maintain the yearly training standard as required by the MSO; ability to attend any other training as required by the department.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining start and stop generators and synchronizing them on the switchboard.
• Reading gauges, adjusting equipment, and observing the operation of all machinery.
• Monitoring, operating, and repairing the MSO’s heating and cooling systems.
• Maintaining electronic and physical logs for gauge reading, fuel consumption, and similar data.
• When necessary, patrol the facility; make rounds and take head counts; observe conduct and behavior of inmates; prevent disturbances; investigate suspicious behavior; prepare reports on fires, disturbances and security; may function as a Line Operational Officer as needed.

Skills

Boiler room/Engineering experience

Fireman License

Written communication

Record keeping

Lifting heavy objects 70 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Building Management Systems

Electrical & Plumbing knowledge

Job description

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office in Billerica, MA is seeking a qualified professional to serve as a Correction Officer/Boiler Room Engineer in the Engineering department. The role involves monitoring alarms, operating boilers, and maintaining mechanical systems on a full-time schedule Sunday through Thursday night shift.

Qualified applicants will have boiler room/engineering experience, MA Fireman license, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 70 lbs; attendance at MSO Basic