Skilled Craft Specialist

Hamilton County Sheriff''s Office; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office in Chattanooga seeks a skilled craftsman to perform maintenance and repair across electrical, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, painting, and welding trades. This role requires coordinating tasks with the Skilled Craftsman crew leader and supporting staff to complete projects.

The incumbent will supervise inmate workers, uphold safety and security policies, and maintain records, inventory, and cost reporting while ensuring preventive maintenance schedules are followed.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and two years of experience in building trades or vocational training.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and building codes related to facilities maintenance.
• Experience with coordinating maintenance tasks and supervising crews, including inmate workers.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair across trades including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and painting.
• Supervises inmate workforce, ensures safety and security, and coordinates with crew leaders.
• Maintains inventory, documents work reports, and tracks materials and costs.
• Ensures on-time starts, good attendance, and adherence to preventive maintenance schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety compliance

Blueprints reading

HVAC knowledge

Electrical

Carpentry

Plumbing

Facilities management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

- provide a complete and thorough employment history, from leaving high school to the present date (both full and part time)

- attach to the application a copy of your high school diploma or transcript, driver’s license and social security card. If you have military experience, a copy of your Member-4 copy of DD214 discharge document (must indicate "honorable" separation).

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, YOU SHOULD CONTACT HCSO HUMAN RESOURCES AT 423-209-6996 or 423-209-7014.

DEFINITION

Under close supervision, performs a variety of construction, maintenance and repair duties relating to such crafts as electrical, carpentry, painting, plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), and/or welding, and performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

TASKS

Performs the maintenance and repair of all facility structures and equipment and requires a level of safety and quality that is concurrent to HCSO standards. Sometimes requires hands on assistance and supervision of outside contractors for tasks that are not handled completely in-house.

Works cooperatively with the Skilled Craftsman crew leader and support staff to complete projects. Prepares and signs off on work reports concerning types of repairs made, materials used, and cost of completed work assignments; maintains parts, equipment, tools, and supplies and practices good stewardship of HCSO funds and assets. Helps maintain the inventory of materials and equipment purchased and requested.

Supervises the inmate workforce assigned to the maintenance crew for any task inside a correctional facility, keeping in mind the safety and security of all HCSO staff and the general public. Strict adherence to HCSO policy is of the highest priority when working near inmates.

Assisting in and performing various construction projects and day-to-day breakdowns. Types of repairs will involve most building trades including hvac, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry, welding, grounds keeping and other general labor. Preventative maintenance schedules will be kept on file and it is the responsibility of each skilled craftsman to see that the crew is making these schedule deadlines for the facilities and equipment.

Ensures on-time starts to work and good attendance. Facilitates the immediate performance of tasks at the start of each day and as items arise or are assigned. Openly receives assignments and tasks from crew leaders and co-workers alike, making a priority of the most important tasks, deemed by the crew leader or Facilities Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a high school diploma or GED, plus two (2) years of experience in building trades or a comparable amount of training in a vocational school with emphasis on building trades and construction. Must have a valid Driver’s license and be able to be on call as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of service manuals and other documentation for their respective crafts and related equipment; usage and operation test equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of relevant Federal, State and County codes and regulations relating to building maintenance and workplace safety.
• Knowledge of Sheriff’s Office geography, facilities and work sites.
• Knowledge of plumbing skills required to repair toilets, drain and water lines.
• Knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology, hazards and safety precautions associated with the trades.
• Knowledge of the use and characteristics of common building materials
• Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying applicable Federal and State rules and regulations, Sheriff’s Office Policies and Procedures.
• Skill in the use and operation of a variety of tools and machinery associated with the trades, service manuals, engineering specifications and drawings.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the public, department staff, other County departments and contractors.
• Skill in the performance of craft work and techniques.
• Skill effectively communicating in both oral and written form and following oral and written instructions.
• Skill in the troubleshooting and repair of all issues that may arise with HCSO facilities and equipment.
• Skill in planning, organizing and successfully completing multiple, unrelated simultaneous projects.
• Skill in demonstrating leadership and organizational skills.
• Skill in estimating materials and time required for various jobs (painting, carpentry, hvac, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
• Skill in interpreting technical documents, drawing, blueprints, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work requires a significant amount of standing, walking, climbing, carrying, kneeling, driving etc. The ability to lift or carry at least seventy (70) pounds is required. This classification involves work performed in an office, warehouse, correctional facilities and in an outdoors environment; may be exposed to dangerous machinery and extreme weather conditions; exposed to incarcerated inmates of different security levels inside the correctional facilities who may exhibit emotional and combative tendencies toward those in authority. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of pre-employment and random drug testing.