Maintenance Worker II - WRDCC

About the role

The annual salary for this position includes an additional $1.50 per hour maximum security differential ($3,120 annually) for all full-time positions domiciled in a maximum-security institution.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic manual maintenance tasks
• Oversee offender workers engaged in related activities
• Receive supervision from a designated supervisor
• Paint building surfaces and equipment
• Patch plastering walls
• Carpentry work on furniture, doors, windows, shelves, and floors
• Unstop toilets and drains
• Replace faucets, valves, washers
• Repair water line leaks
• Replace light bulbs, outlets, switches
• Limited repairs of electrical motors, generators, communication equipment
• Operate basic hand tools and equipment (e.g., mowers, forklifts, string trimmers, light fleet such as utility terrain vehicles)
• Be knowledgeable in the operation, maintenance, and safety practices of maintenance tools, equipment, and vehicles
• Lift and carry heavy objects
• Bend, reach, and climb a ladder
• Provide and follow directions
• Apply technical manual
• Work in varying weather conditions and rugged terrain

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• One or more years of experience relevant/similar to the listed job functions, or completion of a relevant technical training program, or job certification

Benefits

• Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan
• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family)
• Paid life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Cafeteria plan
• Paid holidays
• 10 hours annual leave per month
• 10 hours sick leave per month
• Uniforms provided when required
• Pre-service and in-service training
• Access to credit union
• Direct deposit of paycheck (required)
• Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives
• MOST 529 College Savings Program

Schedule

This is an entry-level position accountable for performing basic manual maintenance tasks that can be learned with short on-the-job training. Tasks performed require use of basic hand tools and operation of equipment (e.g., mowers, forklifts, string trimmers, or light fleet such as utility terrain vehicles).

Pay

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

Benefits

• The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!
• The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Contact Information

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to: DOC.Employment@doc.mo.gov