Maintenance Corrections Officer - Lehigh County Jail

About the role

This is corrections security and maintenance work, performing tasks associated with the daily maintenance, prevention, and repair of buildings within the Department of Corrections. The role supports the daily maintenance and general plant operations of the Lehigh County Department of Corrections. This is technical and complex work involving building maintenance, heating, plumbing, and general plant operations at a large County correctional institution exceeding one thousand (1000) beds.

An employee in this position assists the Maintenance supervisors and Institutional Maintenance Manager in the upkeep and preservation of building maintenance, heating, and utility plant operations. This position reports to the Maintenance Sergeant and Lieutenant.

Responsibilities

• Receives direction on projects occurring in the facility from supervisors and responds to work orders created by staff regarding repairs.
• Maintains support of the daily physical plant operation of the facility and consistently enforces policy and procedure.
• Responds to building maintenance emergency situations, takes direction as needed, and participates in the implementation of emergency plans.
• Receives and resolves maintenance issues in the facility, addressing problems directly to prevent escalation.
• Supports the repair of facility systems by coordinating with outside service personnel and service contracts through escort and assistance.
• Ensures maintenance tools and supplies are properly inventoried, logged, stored, controlled, and issued.
• Coordinates with other facility departments and offices to solve problems.
• Supports the cleanliness and function of all areas of the institution.
• Responds to Level 2 emergencies in the facility.
• Communicates professionally and respectfully with inmates, staff, volunteers, and visitors.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Ability to learn and understand the rules and regulations relating to the operation of a correctional facility.
• Ability to quickly learn the methods and techniques used in the control and custody of inmates, including appropriate use of force and defensive tactics.
• Ability to supervise the activities of inmates in custody.
• Ability to remain alert at all times and react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions as well as keep records and write clear and concise reports.
• Diversified mechanic experience in building maintenance, with a working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, welding, painting, and HVAC systems.
• G.E.D. or High School Diploma.
• A criminal background check is required.

Schedule

Second Shift

Bargaining Unit: Yes