Maintenance Technician – Facility Systems & Repairs

The GEO Group, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is hiring a Maintenance Technician in a secure facility setting in Newark, NJ. You will perform general maintenance, coordinate with detainee maintenance staff, and handle preventive, corrective, and emergency repairs across multiple trades.

Ideal candidates have at least five years of experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and solid knowledge of maintenance techniques. A high school diploma is required and age 21 or older.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum of five (5) years full-time, wage earning experience in general maintenance, construction or related area.
• Knowledge of maintenance techniques and procedures, including the ability to interpret electrical prints, diagrams, schematics and to make arithmetic calculations required.
• Ability to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely required.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

Responsibilities

• Survey assigned jobs and ensure sufficient and proper materials and tools are on hand to complete work.
• Coordinate work, provide technical assistance and perform inspections of work performed by detainee maintenance staff.
• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
• Operate equipment and machinery related to assigned area.
• May perform carpentry work repairing doors, windows, walls, flooring, roofing and other wood structures; may perform plumbing, heating/cooling, or electrical work as needed.
• Maintain records of repairs.
• Assist in maintaining security of assigned detainees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Maintenance knowledge

Electrical prints interpretation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is hiring a Maintenance Technician in a secure facility setting in Newark, NJ. You will perform general maintenance, coordinate with detainee maintenance staff, and handle preventive, corrective, and emergency repairs across multiple trades.

Ideal candidates have at least five years of experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and solid knowledge of maintenance techniques. A high school diploma is required and age 21 or older.