PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to provide labor and maintenance services that are out of Central Services scope of work at the Clarke County Jail. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to repairing and maintaining plumbing, electrical, security systems as well as coordinating repairs from outside vendors. Preventative maintenance inspections will be required from time to time to advise the agency of projected costs for repairs. Performing additional tasks as assigned.

Job Related Requirements

• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. After hours and weekends may be required from time to time to satisfy agency needs.
• Responds to calls for emergency service on a twenty-four hour basis.
• May be required to work on religious holidays.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Must work cooperatively with others.
• When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC’s safe driving policy.
• This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager.

Minimum Training & Experience Required

• Associates Degree in related discipline with three years of experience in electrical systems, plumbing, heating and cooling, construction, general contracting, or general/mechanical repair and maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• Required to successfully complete the training requirement (2-week Basic Jail Course) set forth in O.C.G.A. Title 35, Chapter 8 Section 24 by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council within six months of date of hire.
• Two years of supervisory experience is required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff; handles employee concerns, directs work assignments, maintains crew schedules, assigns equipment, counsels and disciplines employees when necessary, participates in the hiring process, and completes employee performance appraisals.
• Responsible for supervising detention officers.
• Responsible for the planning and tracking of capital improvement projects managed by the Department; develops regular reports that summarize expenditures, current encumbrances, and planned future liabilities for each improvement project.
• Performs various skilled functions and general building maintenance tasks (e.g., plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning maintenance/repair, carpentry, masonry and block work, flooring installation and maintenance, painting, general cleaning, etc.).
• Prioritizes work orders and establishes preventive maintenance schedule.
• Performs various grounds keeping tasks.
• Operates various machinery, equipment and tools associated with carpentry, plumbing, electrical, grounds maintenance, construction, and general maintenance projects; performs general and preventive maintenance as needed.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces security fixtures/hardware, light fixtures, door locking devices, gates and closing devices, laundry and kitchen equipment, and lawn maintenance equipment, etc.
• Maintains fire alarm systems; maintains jail furnishings and inmate recreational equipment.
• Tests machinery, equipment, systems, etc., for proper operations; ensures that the electromechanical doors are working properly throughout the facility.
• Maintains inventory of departmental supplies; initiates orders for new or replacement materials.
• Performs various rough and finish carpentry tasks such as building cabinets and shelves, clearing out offices and buildings, hanging doors, and repairing furniture.
• Responds to calls for emergency service on a twenty-four hour basis.
• Prepares and/or receives various forms, reports, and other documents; processes and forwards as appropriate.
• Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.
• Responds to routine requests for information from officials, employees, members of the staff, and the public.
• Provides direction and guidance to assigned inmate workers; assigns work and directs work activities.

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