Prison Maintenance Supervisor: Skilled Trades Lead

MaineGuide; Maine; On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Department of Corrections is hiring a Correctional Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor for Maine State Prison in Warren, ME. This role maintains heating, plumbing, electrical systems and facilities while supervising staff and a resident crew.

Responsibilities include ensuring policy compliance, preparing reports, guiding staff, and implementing standard work procedures. The candidate should have journeyman experience in trades and supervisory ability.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent with 4 years’ journeyman experience in plumbing, welding, maintenance and some supervisory responsibility.
• Knowledge of detention of locks and keys and relevant laws, rules, regulations, and safety procedures.
• Experience with plumbing, heating, electrical fixtures, and general maintenance tasks.
• Familiarity with high-pressure boilers and associated safety codes.
• Ability to supervise a small staff and resident crew.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with state policies and security protocols for information.
• Create and format standard business correspondence and reports.
• Ensure staff have tools needed to perform duties.
• Review documents, identify errors, and take authorized action.
• Write regular and periodic reports.
• Welcome and assist visitors and determine their needs.
• Provide technical assistance to staff seeking support.
• Apply rules and procedures to routine cases and provide explanations.
• Develop standard work procedures within guidelines.

Skills

Locks & keys

Laws & regulations

Maintenance trades

High-pressure boilers

Trade codes & safety

Supervision

Work planning

Heating/water/sewage

Time/mat estimation

Laundry/kitchen/farm equipment

Record keeping

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent + 4 years journeyman experience with supervisory responsibility

Job description

Maine Department of Corrections is hiring a Correctional Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor for Maine State Prison in Warren, ME. This role maintains heating, plumbing, electrical systems and facilities while supervising staff and a resident crew.

Responsibilities include ensuring policy compliance, preparing reports, guiding staff, and implementing standard work procedures. The candidate should have journeyman experience in trades and supervisory ability.