Facilities Maintenance Technician | Mon–Fri Day Shift

MTC; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and prescription drug

Dental benefits

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off (PTO)

9 paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Civic duty and military leave

Opportunities for job advancement

Job summary

Maintenance Workers at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS are responsible for repairs and maintenance of structures, electrical systems, plumbing, and HVAC in compliance with ACA, MTC, and MDOC directives. The role involves directing inmates, performing preventive checks, and handling on-call emergencies.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma, technical training, and 3 years of related experience; computer proficiency and a Mississippi driver’s license are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical training in repair and maintenance.
• Three years related experience preferred; computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Repair or replace faulty or damaged light fixtures, outlets and fuses as directed.
• Perform minor construction and repair or structural woodwork.
• Install window shades or coverings, security locks, etc.
• Perform repair or replacement of plumbing fixtures, washers, seals, etc.
• Help prepare surface for finishing, including painting, as directed.
• Direct inmates assigned to facility maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks of buildings as equipment.
• Perform routine schedule checks of air conditioning systems.
• Perform on-call responsibilities in emergency situations or equipment breakdowns.
• Provide cleaning, transportation, and moving of equipment as needed.
• Promote the development of positive social skills among inmates through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Recommend contracted assistance when on-center repair is not possible.
• Operate data processing equipment.

Skills

Repair & maintenance knowledge

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training

Job description

Maintenance Workers at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS are responsible for repairs and maintenance of structures, electrical systems, plumbing, and HVAC in compliance with ACA, MTC, and MDOC directives. The role involves directing inmates, performing preventive checks, and handling on-call emergencies.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma, technical training, and 3 years of related experience; computer proficiency and a Mississippi driver’s license are