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CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Metal Maintenance

Recruitment #15-004054-0002

Introduction

A Correctional Maintenance Officer I is the entry level of work involving the custody, security and supervision of adult inmates in maintenance and repair work in a correctional environment.  Employees in this classification do not have supervisory responsibility of other employees.

The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies in all  Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services facilities as they occur.  Applicants certified to this list will remain eligible for one year.

Applicants wishing to work in other locations or facilities should apply at this time.

Please make sure you indicate each Maryland County that you are willing to accept employment on your application.

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

Main Purpose of Job

Custody & Security of Adult male inmates involved in the maintenance & repair regarding welding & other metal fabrication projects.

POSITION DUTIES

Supervises work performed by inmates, which includes review of work in a timely manner with acceptable quality and safety measures.

Proper maintenance of tools and equipment used; controls and accounts for all equipment and tools used.

Estimates time, materials and supplies needed to conduct assigned maintenance and repair tasks; orders supplies and materials needed.

Keeps records of supplies and materials used; inventories materials on hand and in use.

Personally performs certain installation, maintenance or repair tasks; plan and implements appropriate procedures; operates hand and power tools and equipment needed.

Employees when assigned outside maintenance jobs are exposed to all types of weather conditions.

Employees are subject to call in during emergencies and staff shortages.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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 welding or metal fabrication.

Notes:

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

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in correctional institutional specialty codes in the criminal justice field of work at a rate of two years of military experience for the required experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination may consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the job.

Please make sure you provide information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  It is essential that you give complete and accurate information on your application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the online application or the Md. State paper application.  This office will NOT consider information submitted after the closing 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.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload document(s) by electronic means with the submission of your application. However, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, title of the position and number of pages).

Information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

If you do not have internet access, please mail your application (by the closing date) to:

HRSD-Recruitment & Examination Unit

ATTN: S. Grant

6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309

Baltimore, MD 21215.

For more information, please call 410-585-3406

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

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




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