Correctional Trades Leader

Duties

Do assigned maintenance projects in the areas of mechanical maintenance. Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs to building structures, grounds, equipment and institutional systems.

• Knowledgeable in multiple maintenance disciplines, general construction, new construction, planning, designing, laying out, plumbing, steam, refrigeration, HVAC, building temp control systems, welding and fabrication.
• Must have and can actively demonstrate proficiencies in the areas of: electrical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC repair/maintenance work.
• Make repairs/installations as assigned in related work orders received.
• Knowledge of practices, methods and the usage of tools and equipment utilized in building and mechanical trades work.
• Knowledge of the tools, materials, practices and have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches and other forms/guidelines pertaining to building and mechanical trades work.
• Ability to plan and lay out work, determine cost estimates and maintain records associated with building and mechanical trades work at Correctional Institutions.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull objects of varying weights, sizes and shapes associated with trades work.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in HVAC, plumbing, minor electrical repair and system diagnosis.
• Make repairs and installations as needed or assigned by the supervisor to meet facilities needs.
• Knowledge of practices, methods, tools, equipment, and materials to diagnose repair or replace.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches and other guidelines pertaining to building and mechanical trades work.
• Ability to plan and lay out work, determine cost estimates and maintain records associated with building and mechanical trades work at Correctional Institutions.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull objects of varying weights, sizes and shapes associated with trades work.

Qualifications

Displays a high standard of initiative, effort, attention to detail, ethical conduct and commitment by completing assignments efficiently with minimal supervision. Works and communicates with all clients and customers providing polite and quality service. Follows policy, cooperates with supervisors and aligns behavior with the goals of the Organization. Exchanges information with individuals or groups effectively by listening and responding appropriately.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Four years of full-time work experience in one or more of the recognized building (e.g., carpentry, painting, plumbing/pipefitting, electrical and masonry) and mechanical/repair (e.g., air conditioning/heating, auto mechanics, upholstery and welding) trades.
A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in a recognized building and mechanical trade for each year of the required experience.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Furniture Upholsterer, Mason, Maintenance Repairer, Carpenter 1 or 2, Painter 1 or 2, Plumber 1 or 2, or Welder.
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Additional Qualification Requirements

Within a period of time, as determined by the appointing authority, persons in this class may be required to obtain a license to perform electrical work in accordance with Chapter 103, Iowa Code. Designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain the required commercial driver's license and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.