Maintenance Worker

Management & Training Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

AD&D insurance

Sick leave

Vacation time

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

EAP

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is seeking a full-time maintenance worker at the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, TX. The role involves general maintenance and repairs on equipment and buildings, with support for plumbing, electrical, painting and carpentry tasks.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, technical training, and 3 years of related experience. A Texas driver’s license is required unless waived by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, technical training and general knowledge of repair and maintenance, and three (3) years of maintenance or related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of structures, electrical systems, heating, plumbing, ventilating, air conditioning and drainage systems. Recommend contracted assistance when on-site repair is not possible.
• Repair or replace faulty or damaged light fixtures, outlets and fuses as directed.
• Perform minor construction and repair of structural woodwork.
• Install window shades or coverings, security locks, etc.
• Perform repair or replacement of plumbing fixtures, washers, seals, etc.
• Help prepare surfaces for finishing, i.e., painting, as directed.
• Coordinating the work of detainees assigned to facility maintenance as appropriate.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks of buildings and equipment.
• Perform routine schedules checks of air conditioning systems.
• Requires long periods of walking and standing.
• Climbing stairs and ladders as required for facility maintenance.
• Pushing and pulling of maintenance tool cart is required.
• Respond to emergency situations or equipment breakdowns.
• Providing cleaning, transportation, and moving of equipment as needed.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Promote the development of positive social skills among detainees through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Maintain accountability of detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Carpentry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training

Job description

Pay: $20.34 per hour

Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Benefit package includes:

• Medical, vision & dental insurance and prescription drug benefits
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Sick and vacation time
• Long- and short-term disability (optional)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Civic duty and military leave
• Education assistance

Work with a purpose! Management & Training Corporation (MTC) provides a safe and secure working environment for our staff at the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, TX, while helping detainees gain valuable skills and treatment necessary for success upon release.

What you’ll do:

You’ll be responsible for duties involving general maintenance and repairs on equipment and buildings, assisting with technical trades such as plumbing, electrical, painting and carpentry in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and customer directives.

Essential Functions:

1. Perform maintenance and repair of structures, electrical systems, heating, plumbing, ventilating, air conditioning and drainage systems. Recommend contracted assistance when on-site repair is not possible.
2. Repair or replace faulty or damaged light fixtures, outlets and fuses as directed.
3. Perform minor construction and repair of structural woodwork.
4. Install window shades or coverings, security locks, etc.
5. Perform repair or replacement of plumbing fixtures, washers, seals, etc.
6. Help prepare surfaces for finishing, i.e., painting, as directed.
7. Coordinating the work of detainees assigned to facility maintenance as appropriate.
8. Perform preventive maintenance checks of buildings and equipment.
9. Perform routine schedules checks of air conditioning systems.
10. Requires long periods of walking and standing.
11. Climbing stairs and ladders as required for facility maintenance.
12. Pushing and pulling of maintenance tool cart is required.
13. Respond to emergency situations or equipment breakdowns.
14. Providing cleaning, transportation, and moving of equipment as needed.
15. Regular attendance is required.
16. Promote the development of positive social skills among detainees through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
17. Maintain accountability of detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent, technical training and general knowledge of repair and maintenance, and three (3) years of maintenance or related experience required. Must have successfully complete required preservice training. Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements:

Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and maintain appropriate facility clearance.

Why: Make a real difference every day by helping to change lives.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.