Electronics Technician - Transition Center of Kansas City

State of Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri State Employee Retirement

Deferred compensation plan

Health insurance (employee and family)

Paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Cafeteria plan

Paid holidays

10 hours annual leave per month

10 hours sick leave per month

Uniforms provided when required

Pre-service and in-service training

Access to credit union

Direct deposit of paycheck

Employee health, wellness and safety

MOST 529 College Savings Program

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to install, inspect, and maintain electronic and electrical systems across facilities. You will provide technical guidance and ensure reliability in a correctional setting.

Applicants should have 4+ years of on-the-job training in a trade or a relevant technical program/certification. The role offers strong benefits and opportunities for advancement within state service.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with four or more years of on the job training in a trade area or completion of a relevant technical program or certification in a relevant field.
• On-the-job training or formal technical education is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Installs, inspects, and maintains electronic and electrical equipment, software, components, and systems and provides technical advice and assistance on the use of electronic equipment.
• Prepares and maintains files of technical literature, circuit diagrams, parts lists, inventory, and other necessary records.
• Performs work under the general direction of a designated supervisor and performs other related work as assigned.

Skills

Trade skills

Education

Trade program or certification

Tools

Electrical diagrams

Job description

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they're good neighbors.
We offer great benefits!

• Missouri State Employee Retirement System
• Deferred compensation plan
• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family)
• Paid life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Cafeteria plan
• Paid holidays
• 10 hours annual leave per month
• 10 hours sick leave per month
• Uniforms provided when required
• Pre-service and in-service training
• Access to credit union
• Direct deposit of paycheck (required)
• Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives
• MOST 529 College Savings Program

The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

• Installs, inspects, and maintains electronic and electrical equipment, software, components, and systems and provides technical advice and assistance on the use of electronic equipment.
• Prepares and maintains files of technical literature, circuit diagrams, parts lists, inventory, and other necessary records.
• Performs work under the general direction of a designated supervisor and performs other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years or older with four or more years of on the job training in a trade area or completion of a relevant technical program or certification in a relevant field.

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• A $0.75 per hour medium security or $1.50 maximum security differential if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years! If you are transferring from another State of Missouri agency and are receiving state retention pay, please be advised that the Missouri Department of Corrections administers retention based upon your retention anniversary date. As a result, your retention pay upon transfer may differ from what you were receiving at your previous agency until you reach your applicable retention anniversary date.
The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.
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