Support Services Technician

Jackson County Missouri; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vacation time

Sick leave

Pension plan

Job summary

Jackson County Missouri is seeking a custodial worker to maintain cleanliness across the Jackson County Detention Center, Regional Correctional Center, Community Justice Building and the Criminal Justice Center.

The position requires lifting up to 100 pounds, willingness to work on various shifts, and being on call 24/7 for emergencies; you will also assist with inmate laundry, clothing exchanges and sewing repairs. Benefits include health care, pension and paid leave.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• On-call availability 24/7 during emergencies and staff shortages.

Responsibilities

• Performs custodial duties at multiple county facilities per SOP.
• Assists in washing, drying and folding about 2800 pounds of laundry daily.
• Coordinates clothing exchange with inmates, replenishes clothing stock and mends clothes with a sewing machine.
• Routinely monitors and directs the work of inmate workers.
• May be assigned to two shifts and weekends.
• On call 24/7 for emergencies.

Skills

Lift 100 pounds

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Grade: 120 Salary: $20.60/hour

The Detention Center is a 24/7 facility and vacancies to be filled may be in any of three different shifts.

Job Duties

• Performs custodial duties at the Jackson County Detention Center, Regional Correctional Center, Community Justice Building and the Criminal Justice Center in accordance with the standard operating procedures for housekeeping.
• Assists in the washing, drying and folding of approximately 2800 pounds of laundry on a daily basis.
• Coordinates clothing exchange with inmates on a daily basis, replenishes clothing room stock and mends clothes using a sewing machine.
• Routinely monitors and directs the work of inmate workers.
• May be assigned to any of two shifts and may be assigned to work weekends.
• This employee is on call 24/7 for emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma/GED and be able to lift 100 pounds.
• Must be accessible during off duty hours by Department pager (subject to call 24/7 during staff shortages and during facility emergencies).
• Must submit/pass a pre-employment drug and police background screen.

Benefits

We offer excellent benefits, including health care, dental, life insurance, vacation time, sick leave and a pension plan, plus many more!