Maintenance Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Repair or replace faulty or damaged light fixtures, outlets and fuses as directed.
• Perform minor construction and repair or structural woodwork.
• Install window shades or coverings, security locks, etc.
• Perform repair or replacement of plumbing fixtures, washers, seals, etc.
• Help prepare surface for finishing, including painting, as directed.
• Direct inmates assigned to facility maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks of buildings as equipment.
• Perform routine schedules checks of air conditioning systems.
• Provide cleaning, transportation, and moving of equipment as needed.
• Promote the development of positive social skills among inmates through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Operate data processing equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, technical training and general knowledge of repair and maintenance required.
• Three (3) years related experience preferred.
• Must be computer proficient.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Mississippi with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Lifetime coverage for life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave
• Opportunities for job advancement