Corrections Facility Tech II - Electrician - Law Enforcement Facility - Sheriff

About the role

The Correction Facility Technician II performs skilled work in the maintenance and repair of the Sheriff's Department, Detention Center, and jail facilities. Work involves the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment, including jail security systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled maintenance work on mechanical and technical security systems, including security locks and doors, surveillance systems, fire alarms and smoke exhaust systems, life safety equipment, etc.
• Performs maintenance work on heating and air conditioning systems, checking thermostats, couplers, fuses, belts, motors, etc.
• Assists in major heating and air conditioning repair projects.
• Performs skilled plumbing tasks including assembling, installing and repairing pipes and fittings, opening clogged drains, troubleshooting problem areas, and repairing toilets and faucets.
• Performs repairs alterations and maintains building, floors, ceilings, stairways, doors, walls, windows, masonry, furniture, and other law enforcement maintenance areas.
• Aids in preparing estimates and cost analysis on projects to determine feasibility of completing projects internally or contracting them out to be completed by an external party.
• Aids in drafting and engineering for repairs.
• Repairs and maintains electrical and mechanical high security door systems within secure perimeter of the jail.
• Supervises activities of inmate trustees assigned to work projects, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Makes inquiries of vendors on delivery dates; purchases small items for repair jobs from vendors; receives materials from vendors.
• Reviews and inspects contracted work for quality and compliance with appropriate standards.
• Performs appropriate preventive maintenance per monthly schedule.
• Performs smoke tests and tests of all Life Safety equipment as required by Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

  Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of seven years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
  • Possession of a current state or local license required for HVAC, plumbing or electrical.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must attain certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as a Jailer within one (1) year of employment.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
  • Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver’s license within 90 days.

  Qualifications

  • Performing other related duties as required.

  Skills

  • Thorough knowledge of building trade skills.
  • Ability to perform skilled work in one or more building trades, such as electrical, plumbing, and/or heating and air conditioning equipment.

  Benefits

  See supplemental information for details.

  Pay

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  Schedule

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