CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Refrigeration Mechanic

The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the Southern Maryland Region.  Applications certified to this list will remain eligible for one year.

Candidates interested in this vacancy and any future vacancies in the Southern Md. Region should apply at this time.

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A vacancy currently exists at the Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover, Md (Somerset County).

Please indicate on your application where you will accept employment.

The incumbent in this position will supervise adult inmates engaged in the trade of Refrigeration/HVAC repair and replacement.

Maintains control and discipline among inmate helpers by enforcing safety, sanitary, custody and security regulations; keeps continual count of inmates assigned; prepares reports of infractions; attends required Correctional Officer training courses; assigns maintenance or repair tasks to designate inmates in the Refrigeration Mechanic trade; instructs inmates in the proper methods and techniques for using and caring for tools, machinery and equipment; inspects all work performed by assigned inmates for adherence to trade standards and applicable codes; maintains records of materials and supplies used; performs other related duties.

Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation.

Experience: Two years of experience in Refrigeration/HVAC maintenance and repair.

Note: The above educational requirement is set by the Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209.

 Limited to candidates willing to work in Somerset County

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland prior to permanent appointment. Some positions in this classification may require the operation of a motor vehicle for the transportation of inmates or supplies. Employees assigned such duties will be required to acquire the appropriate Maryland driver's license.

2. Employees who have not already done so must complete and successfully pass the Entrance Level Correctional Training Course required for the Maryland Correctional Training Commission certificate during the probationary period.

3. Employees classified in the Refrigeration Mechanic option may be assigned duties which require the disposing or servicing of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess technician certification from an approved Environmental Protection Agency certifying organization as required by Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.

1. Selection standards for correctional officer certification are established by the Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code. These selection criteria are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations Title 12, Subtitle 10, Chapter 01 and include the following:

U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien status
Must be at least 21 years of age
A completed background investigation
Oral interview
Physical examination.

2. Employees are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, must provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are strongly recommended.  If no internet access, send Md. employment application to:

DPSCS- Recruitment & Examination Unit
6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309
Attn.:  SGra
Baltimore, MD  21215

For information regarding this recruitment call:  410-585-3060  Fax: 410-764-4348
 
TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.