Facility Maintenance Supervisor I

Kentucky Transportation; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking a Facility Maintenance Supervisor I to perform grounds and facility maintenance at Roederer Correctional Complex. The role includes supervising inmate workers, prioritizing work orders, and performing basic plumbing and electrical repairs.

The position is full-time, on-call 24 hours, with exposure to extreme temperatures. A high school diploma and 3 years of related maintenance experience are required, with formal trades training substituting for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years in building/grounds maintenance or related trades.
• Formal training in above fields may substitute for experience.
• Experience substituting education year-for-year.
• On-call 24 hours; exposure to extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Identifies maintenance needs or repairs and performs basic repairs of plumbing, electrical, and other maintenance issues.
• Prioritizes and verifies completions of work orders.
• Requisitions maintenance tools and supplies as needed.
• Supervises and assists offenders in daily maintenance and repair tasks while maintaining a safe environment.
• Tracks assignment of tools and parts.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

Grounds maintenance

Safety procedures

Inmate supervision

Education

High school diploma

Formal trades training

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

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Facility Maintenance Supervisor I

Pay Grade 12

Salary

$38,093.28 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

PO Box 69

Lagrange, KY 40031 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 13 correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.

Roederer Correctional Complex is seeking applicants for a Facility Maintenance Supervisor I position to perform maintenance duties on the grounds of the institution and determines work assignment to the inmate workers assisting in maintenance responsibilities.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Identifies maintenance needs or repairs and performs basic repairs of plumbing, electrical, and other maintenance issues.
• Prioritizes and verifies completions of work orders.
• Requisitions maintenance tools and supplies and needed.
• Supervises and assists offenders in daily maintenance and repair tasks while maintaining a safe and secure working environment.
• Tracks assignment of tools and parts

Minimum Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Three years of building maintenance, grounds maintenance, general trades, skilled trades, moving services or mechanical maintenance experience.
• Formal training in one of the above or related fields will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience in one of the above or related fields will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.
• NONE

Working Conditions

Will be on call 24 hours a day. Incumbents in this job title may be exposed to extreme temperatures which requires the following of safety procedures.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Sasmita Nanda at [e-mail]

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