Correctional Officer/Physical Plant Maintenance/Trades Technician

About the role

A class incumbent performs at the advanced level and carries out preventative maintenance, electrical work, HVAC maintenance and repair, and/or restoration activities in one or more of the traditional trades fields on structures, systems and equipment to help ensure efficient operation of a physical plant.

Essential functions

• Performs preventative routine and complex maintenance repairs on interior and exterior building structures, fixtures and appurtenances; heavy duty structural and mechanical equipment or HVAC and other systems.
• Performs restoration and renovation on facilities, builds partitions, shelving from sketches, plans or instructions, renovates furniture and equipment and designs layout to ensure most efficient use of space.
• Recommends referral of jobs beyond financial or capability limits to private contractors.
• Maintains and repairs compressor, pumps, hydraulic lifts, treatment and disposal plants and operates and maintains HVAC systems, and complex electrical and plumbing projects.
• Operates and maintains life safety devices such as auxiliary generators, sprinkler systems and emergency lighting.
• Makes necessary sketches and recommends changes to blue prints on any renovation or new installation to meet applicable class.
• Oversees the work of skilled, semi-skilled maintenance, labor and inmate work force in performing specific assignments or in a training situation.
• Maintains records of work performed, materials used and time spent on assignments and secures through established procedures, materials and supplies.
• Maintains security of all tools, supplies, equipment and assigned inmates, participates in cell, building and grounds searches for contraband, weapons and escapees as required.

Job Requirements

• Possession of a Delaware Journeyperson or higher Electrician license OR possession of a Journeyperson or higher Electrician license from another state which meets Delaware license requirements or equivalent requirements as determined by the State Board of Electrical Examiners.
• Six months experience in performing work in a variety of trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting or HVAC.
• Six months experience in record keeping.
• Knowledge of interpreting blueprints, schematics or technical drawings.
• Knowledge of estimating cost, time and materials for projects.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Salary and Benefits

• Annual base starting salary is $53,807.00.
• After being assigned to a facility, the salary will increase to $71,193.60.
• Eligible for a 5% shift differential if he/she works four or more hours between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.

Training and Certification

• Must successfully complete the Correctional Employee Initial Training (CEIT) course.
• Must complete the twelve-week Correctional Officer Basic Course administered by the Department of Correction Steven R. Floyd Sr. Training Academy.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and medical examination.

Special Requirements

• Prior to institutional assignment, candidates must successfully complete all phases of the twelve-week Correctional Officer Basic Course.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Contact Information

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package, please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/.

Application Instructions

To apply, fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet.
For further assistance, you may contact us by phone at (302) 739-5458, or e-mail at jobs@delaware.gov.