Correctional Maintenance & Grounds Technician

State of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Leave Benefits

Holidays

Pension Plan

Job summary

The State of Maryland is seeking a Correctional Maintenance Officer I Maintenance Mechanic for the Dorsey Run Correctional Facility in Jessup. This entry-level role focuses on the custody, security, and supervision of inmates while performing maintenance and repairs in a correctional environment.

The position emphasizes grounds supervision, landscaping, and preventive maintenance, with instruction provided to incarcerated individuals and tasks assigned across the facility’s outdoor areas and

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED as per Maryland standards.
• Two years of maintenance mechanic experience required.
• Military service in correctional field may substitute for experience at two years per regulation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control and discipline among incarcerated individuals.
• Conduct searches for contraband items.
• Administer disciplinary actions for conduct violations.
• Enforce safety, sanitary, custody and security rules.
• Assign tasks to incarcerated individuals on the grounds crew.
• Train and instruct inmates on methods and tool use.
• Inspect work for quality adherence.
• Estimate time, materials, and supplies needed.
• Order supplies and keep records of tools and materials.
• Perform installation, maintenance, or repair tasks on plumbing infrastructure.
• Plan and implement procedures.
• Operate hand and power tools and equipment.
• Escort third party vendors and inspect completed work.

Skills

Maintenance experience

General building repairs

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Military service substitution

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

The State of Maryland is seeking a Correctional Maintenance Officer I Maintenance Mechanic for the Dorsey Run Correctional Facility in Jessup. This entry-level role focuses on the custody, security, and supervision of inmates while performing maintenance and repairs in a correctional environment.

The position emphasizes grounds supervision, landscaping, and preventive maintenance, with instruction provided to incarcerated individuals and tasks assigned across the facility’s outdoor areas and