Maintenance Worker II - SECC

State of Missouri; Charleston (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Missouri State Employee Retirement Sys

Deferred compensation plan

Health insurance (medical, vision, &d;

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

Pre-service and in-service training

Access to credit union

Direct deposit of paycheck

Employee health, wellness and safety

MOST 529 College Savings Program

Job summary

Missouri Department of Corrections is seeking an entry-level maintenance worker to perform basic upkeep and repairs in a maximum-security setting. You will use hand tools for painting, carpentry, plumbing, and light electrical work, and may supervise offender workers under supervision.

The role requires lifting heavy objects, bending, climbing, and working in varying weather conditions. The department offers strong benefits and opportunities for advancement within a state system.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have one year of experience or completion of a relevant technical training program or job certification.
• One year of related experience or completion of a relevant technical training program.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, work in varying weather conditions, and use basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance such as painting, plastering, carpentry, plumbing, and basic electrical work.
• Operate maintenance tools and equipment like mowers, trimmers, and light fleet vehicles.
• Oversee offender workers and follow supervisor directions to complete tasks.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lift heavy objects

Weather resilience

Safety awareness

Education

One year of related experience or technical training

Tools

Mowers

Forklifts

String trimmers

Light fleet vehicles

Job description

The annual salary listed for this position includes the additional $1.50 per hour maximum security differential ($3,120 annually) for all full-time positions domiciled in a maximum-security institution.

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 workplace.

• This is an entry-level position accountable for performing basic manual maintenance tasks that can be learned with short on-the-job training. Tasks performed require use of basic hand tools and operation of equipment (e.g., mowers, forklifts, string trimmers, or light fleet such as utility terrain vehicles). Employee may oversee offender workers engaged in related activities and receives supervision from a designated supervisor.
• Employee performs routine maintenance: painting building surfaces and equipment; patch plastering walls; carpentry work on such items as furniture, doors, windows, shelves, and floors; plumbing work such as unstopping toilets and drains; replacing faucets/valves/washers; repairing water line leaks; and limited repairs of electrical motors/generators/communication equipment.
• Employee should be knowledgeable in the operation, maintenance, and safety practices of maintenance tools, equipment, and vehicles. The employee must have the ability to lift and carry heavy objects, bend, reach, and climb a ladder, the ability to provide and follow directions; the ability to apply technical manual, and the ability to work in varying weather conditions and traverse over rugged terrain.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years or older, with one or more years of experience relevant/similar to the listed job functions, or completion of a relevant technical training program, or job certification

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 $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 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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