Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor- TCKC

State-of-Missour; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Uniforms provided

Long-term disability insurance

Cafeteria plan

10 hours annual leave per month

10 hours sick leave per month

Direct deposit of paycheck

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking a supervisory-level professional to lead facility, grounds, and maintenance teams. You will direct workers and contractors, implement preventive maintenance, and manage time/material estimates to keep state facilities running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, planning, and training skills, with a track record of organizing complex maintenance projects and ensuring safety and quality across operations.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team and directing diverse workers.
• Ability to plan, organize, and estimate time and materials.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee facility, grounds, and maintenance staff and contractors.
• Plan and implement preventive maintenance and repair programs.
• Prepare time and material estimates and maintain records.

Skills

Supervision

Maintenance planning

Estimating

Staff training

Tools

Maintenance tools

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 workspace.

• This is a supervisory-level position accountable for directing and overseeing a variety of facility, grounds, specialized trade workers, and contractors in the maintenance, operations, and repair of state facilities, equipment, and grounds. This position implements a planned preventive maintenance and repair program; plans and organizes work; prepares time and material estimates; orders materials; maintains records of materials used; requisitions supplies and materials required for the operation of the maintenance department.
• Employee supervision includes hire recommendations, training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline.
• In addition to those identified in the previous levels: Skill in the operation of maintenance and grounds keeping tools and equipment. Ability to estimate, plan, and organize personnel, materials, and equipment. Ability to train, coach, mentor, and develop skills of staff. Ability to determine cause of maintenance issues and take appropriate action.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be 18 years or older with three or more years of experience relevant/similar to the listed job functions.

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 you 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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