Corrections Facility Technician I - Law Enforcement Facility - Sheriff

Denton County, TX; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton County, TX is seeking a Corrections Facility Technician I to maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems across the Sheriff's Department, Detention Center, and jail facilities.

You will perform building trades tasks such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and HVAC, supervise inmate trustees on work projects, and ensure safety and quality standards. A HS diploma or GED, US citizenship, a valid driver's license, and Jailer certification within one year are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 1 year of related experience
• U.S. citizen
• Must attain Texas Jailer certification within 1 year of employment
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain Texas license within 90 days

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical and electrical equipment, including jail security systems
• Assist in preventive maintenance programs and schedules
• Assist in facility improvement plans and cost estimates
• Perform carpentry and renovation work (floors, roofs, doors, windows, partitions)
• Supervise inmate trustees on work projects and ensure policy compliance
• Review contracted work for quality and safety standards
• Regular and punctual attendance; perform related duties as required

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

HVAC installation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Jail security systems

Security doors/locks

Fire alarms

Job description

The Corrections Facility Technician I performs semi-skilled to skilled work in the maintenance and repair of the Sheriff's Department, Detention Center, and jail facilities. Work involves the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment including jail security systems and performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks requiring knowledge of building trade skills. Employee is responsible for performing semi-skilled work in one or more building trades, such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and/or installation of heating and air conditioning equipment.

Performs maintenance work on mechanical and technical security systems, including security locks and doors, surveillance systems, fire alarms, smoke exhaust systems, life safety equipment, etc.

Assists in the development and implementation of preventive maintenance programs and schedules for correctional facilities, mechanical systems, and technical systems.

Assists in the development of plans for facility improvements and/or maintenance tasks; estimates the cost of repairs and improvements.

Performs carpentry and renovation work in the construction, repair, or alteration of floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows and screens.

Builds or repairs partitions, cabinets, tables, shelves, and bookcases.

Performs maintenance work on heating and air conditioning systems by checking thermostats, couplers, fuses, belts, motors, etc.

Assists in major heating and air conditioning repair projects.

Performs skilled plumbing tasks including changing faucet washers, stems, seals, etc. by installing water and sanitary fixtures and equipment and repairing toilets by changing tank bulbs, overflow tubes, guide wires, etc.

Sands, paints, or stains walls, woodwork, cabinets, tables, and other wooden articles.

Hangs and finishes sheetrock, paneling, wallpaper, tile, and moldings.

Installs and repairs carpeting, glass panes, and suspended ceiling grids and tiles.

Supervises activities of inmate trustees assigned to work projects, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures and standards.

Reviews and inspects contracted work for quality and compliance with appropriate standards.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

High School diploma or GED and a minimum one year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Must attain certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as a Jailer within one (1) year of employment.

Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.