Facility Maintenance Supervisor I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections, Roederer Correctional Complex, seeks a Facility Maintenance Supervisor I to supervise grounds and maintenance, directing inmate workers in daily tasks.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least three years of related maintenance experience; formal training can substitute for experience. On-call duties apply with 24-hour readiness in a correctional environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Three years of building/grounds maintenance or related experience.
• Formal training can substitute for experience.

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.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Facility Maintenance Supervisor I

Pay Grade 12

Salary $38,854.56 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

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of building maintenance, grounds maintenance, general trades, skilled trades, moving services or mechanical maintenance experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Formal training in one of the above or related fields will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in one of the above or related fields will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

Special Requirements (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): 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]

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D