Maintenance Technician — Correctional Facility Systems

Newport News Sheriff's Office; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VRS retirement

Employee benefits package

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

EAP

Job summary

The Newport News Sheriff’s Office invites applications for an experienced Maintenance Technician to support two jail facilities housing over 500 inmates. The role focuses on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and building maintenance tasks within a correctional setting.

Applicants should have hands-on experience in maintenance functions and be capable of working in a secure environment. This is a full-time position offering the department’s comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Physically active role requiring sitting, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching and climbing.
• Ability to push, lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds, and carry equipment.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for maintenance tasks.
• Work in a correctional setting with interaction among city technicians, contractors and the public.
• Full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and building maintenance tasks.
• Maintain and repair building systems to ensure safety and reliability.

Job description

The Newport News Sheriff’s Office invites applications for an experienced Maintenance Technician to support two jail facilities housing over 500 inmates. The role focuses on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and building maintenance tasks within a correctional setting.

Applicants should have hands-on experience in maintenance functions and be capable of working in a secure environment. This is a full-time position offering the department’s comprehensive benefits package.