General Repair Worker

About the role

The position exists to perform semiskilled labor to assist skilled craft employees in maintenance and repair at MCF-Faribault. To train, motivate, direct and supervise offender labor in a maintenance setting so that offenders learn appropriate work behaviors and gain skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure offenders are trained and motivated to perform tasks safely and efficiently.
• Direct and supervise offender labor in a maintenance setting.
• Provide work instructions to unskilled helpers.

Requirements

• Maintain a valid Minnesota Driver's license appropriate with the vehicles they operate.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of general methods and practices of a variety of trade areas.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measures related to trades work.
• Ability to safely use hand and power hand tools.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain trucks, tractors, and other ground and road maintenance equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Skills and abilities

• Skills necessary to fabricate, install, remove, repair and select proper materials to perform various maintenance, repair and construction.

Physical Requirements

The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required prior to hire for this position. These components consist of a tuberculosis, commercial driver's license (CDL) drug test, and/or respiratory clearance. The selected finalist may be required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position.

Additional Requirements

• The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

About Corrections Dept

Go from a job to a meaningful career with the Minnesota Department of Corrections where we work to transform lives for a safer Minnesota! We hold people responsible for the offenses they commit while giving them the tools they need to succeed as they transition back to our communities. These people may be incarcerated in our correctional facilities or be under our supervision in the community. No matter a person’s custody status, our mindset is the same: a person’s path to rejoining the community starts on the day they begin serving their sentence. Become part of this mindset by joining our team!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mining state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants With Disabilities Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.