Correctional Electrician (40 Hour)

State of Connecticut - DOC Osborn Correctional Inst; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction invites applications for a Correctional Electrician at Osborn Correctional Institution in Somers, CT. You will maintain emergency generators, lighting, fire alarm systems and security infrastructure, while supervising inmates assigned to electrical tasks.

Requirements include three years of electrician experience and one year at a highly skilled level, with substitutions allowed for vocational training.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience as an electrician.
• One year of highly skilled level General Experience preferred.
• Substitution: graduation from vocational/technical school may substitute for one year of General Experience.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and install electrical systems such as motors, transformers, generators, wiring and panels.
• Inspect and troubleshoot using test instruments and replace faulty components.
• Instruct and supervise inmates assigned to electrical maintenance duties.
• Plan wiring layouts for new installations and perform equipment adjustments.
• Keep records and prepare reports on maintenance activities.
• Evaluate inmate performance and maintain security and discipline.
• Respond to emergencies and may assist security forces as needed.
• Operate a vehicle if required.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Inmate supervision

Safety procedures

Education

Trade/technical school diploma in electrical trades

Tools

Test instruments knowledge (multimeter, ammeter)

Job description

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is hiring Correctional Electricians to fill a vacancies at MacDougall‑Walker Correctional Institution in Suffield, Garner Correctional Institution in Newtown, and Osborn Correctional Institution in Somers, CT.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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• Professional growth and development opportunities;
• A healthy work/life balance for all employees!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, 40 hours a week, scheduled Monday - Friday, and is entitled to excellent benefits including health and dental.

Candidates selected for this position will be required to attend the 14‑week Training Academy in Cheshire, CT.

Additional information will be provided during the hiring process.

As a Correctional Electrician, you will be responsible for the maintenance of:

• Emergency generators and emergency lighting;
• Fence alarm systems;
• Perimeter lighting;
• Motorized gates;
• Fire alarm systems;
• Emergency power/UPS equipment;
• Cell door control systems;
• Surveillance cameras and recording system infrastructure;
• High/low voltage distribution system;
• Equipment in both the kitchen & laundry areas;
• Facility and cell infrastructure wiring;
• Record of tool inventory/control;
• Snow and ice removal; and
• Supervising assigned inmates.

ABOUT US

The Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) is a diverse agency with a wide variety of employees from Correction Officers, to Educators, to Managers and Skilled Professionals. We value differences that make us stronger as a team and support our mission statement.

The Connecticut Department of Correction is the agency responsible for corrections in the U.S. state of Connecticut. The agency operates 13 correctional facilities. It has its headquarters in Wethersfield. The DOC protects public safety by ensuring offenders serve their sentences of imprisonments in facilities that are safe, human, and provide re‑entry programming.

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction is a unified system; all sentenced and un‑sentenced offenders are supervised by the DOC. The Department also provides supervision for offenders on parole, community release, and other discretionary release programs.

The Engineering/Facilities Management Services unit is responsible for providing centralized direction and technical assistance throughout the agency, including management of the capital budget and plan; project design, approval and management; facility preventative maintenance; and repair. Recently completed projects include building an outdoor firearms training range, conversion of a vacant building to a housing unit at the Gates Correctional Institution, roofing to the main building at the Brooklyn Correctional Institution, and installation of improved body alarms at the Hartford Correctional Center. The unit coordinates the recycling program of the Department of Correction, recycling over 1,310 tons of cardboard and similarly large numbers of plastic, glass and cans.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a Department of Correction facility or district this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the repair, monitoring and installation of electrical systems and equipment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Repairs, maintains and installs electrical systems and equipment such as motors, transformers, generators, wiring, switches, fixtures, circuit breakers, emergency lighting, fire alarms, etc.;
• Determines electrical malfunctions using test instruments such as amp meter, voltmeter and Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter (VOM) tester and repairs defects by replacing burnt‑out elements, fuses or wiring and cleaning or re‑wiring components;
• Provides instruction and training and maintains custody of and disciplines a group of inmates assigned electrical maintenance duties;
• Instructs inmates in planning, layout and wiring of new installations and making equipment adjustments using hand tools;
• Keeps records and completes necessary reports;
• Evaluates performance of each inmate assigned to work area;
• Maintains discipline and enforces security measures;
• May perform supplemental duties related to other trade disciplines based on experience, knowledge, skills and agency needs;
• May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances and otherwise assist security forces in emergencies;
• May be required to operate a motor vehicle;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment involved in electrical repair and installation work;

Knowledge of principles and operations of electrical systems;

Skills

interpersonal skills;

oral and written communication skills;

Considerable ability to analyze quickly and accurately extent and cause of electrical malfunctions and failures;

Ability to interpret and revise electrical wiring and schematic drawings;

Plan, layout and schedule maintenance assignments and estimate costs;

Operate and utilize computerized and automated control systems;

Maintain records and prepare reports;

Instruct others in techniques and skills of electrical maintenance work;

Perform under stress and remain stable in pressure situations;

Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience as an electrician.

NOTE: Based on an individual’s technical experience, the length of credited service will be determined at the discretion of facility management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the highly skilled level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

Graduation from a vocational or technical school in the electrical trade may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.

Experience performing technical duties within the maintenance trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the maintenance and repair of existing electrical infrastructure in commercial buildings;
• Experience with the installation and repair of control wiring for motors, automation, fire‑alarm, security CCTV and data networks;
• Experience with inspection, testing, and repair of electrical appliances including kitchen and laundry equipment;
• Experience with standby generators, transfer switch, and UPS systems;
• Experience applying the National Electrical Code;
• Experience with Building Management Systems and Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Excel; and
• Valid E-1 (Unlimited Electrical Contractor) or E-2(Unlimited Electrical Journeyperson) license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must have reached their 18th birthday.

Incumbents in this class may be required to successfully complete a formal training course in correctional work to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the class.

Incumbents in this class may be required to respond to after‑hour emergencies as requested by facility supervisors.

Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must have general good health, be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength, stamina, agility, endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class.

A comprehensive medical examination, including a controlled substance screening, will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to danger of injury or assault by inmates and to the hazards and discomfort of working with electrical power systems.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.