Welder

Commonwealth of Kentucky; West Liberty (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking a Welder for the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex. The role involves supervising maintenance inmates and performing welding, fabrication, and repair to support facility operations.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least two years of welding-related experience, with substitution options available and a mandatory 6-month probationary period.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate.
• Two years of welding, welding technology, or welding fabrication experience.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE allowed on a year-for-year basis.
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION allowed on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance inmates.
• Maintenance, repair and fabrication of assorted equipment.
• Work on projects and ensure the safety and security of the facility.
• Maintain records and inventory for operations.

Skills

Welding

Welding technology

Welding fabrication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Salary & Employment

Salary: $32,400.00 Annually

Pay Grade: 10

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location: 200 Road To Justice, West Liberty, KY 41472 USA

Description

The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out their mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills, which facilitate non-criminal behavior.

If you desire an exciting career in Criminal Justice, we may have the spot for you! The Department of Corrections is currently seeking a Welder to work in the fast paced, professional environment of the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance inmates


• Maintenance, repair and fabrication of assorted equipment.


• Work on projects and ensure the safety and security of the facility.


• Maintain records and inventory for operations.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of welding, welding technology, or welding fabrication experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education in a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional welding, welding technology, welding fabrication, or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 18 years of age.

Working Conditions

Typical working conditions for a specific position may be listed on the individual position description.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Regina Setters at [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D