CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE OFFICER I Plumbing

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 (DPSCS) facilities as they occur.  Applicants certified to this list will remain eligible for one year.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU INDICATE EACH MARYLAND COUNTY THAT YOU ARE WILLING TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT ON YOUR APPLICATION.

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Vacancies currently exists at the following institutions: Maryland Correctional Institution-Jessup   Jessup, Maryland (Anne Arundel County) Md. Reception Diagnostic Classification Center, Baltimore City

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 for other employees.

Maintains tools and inventory in accordance with Custody and Security and the Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services (DPSCS) Standards of Conduct.

Maintains and orders supplies and materials; requests parts, equipment and tools, which are essential in performing scheduled maintenance and preventive maintenance throughout the facility.

Recommends purchases and supplies from vendors.

Practices and adheres to all safety policies documented for the facility; attends monthly maintenance Safety Team meetings.

Ensures compliance with all departmental policies, to include sexual harassment.

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.

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 the option for which application is made (plumbling).

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.

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.  The examination may consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the job.  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 Md. State paper application.  This office will NOT consider information submitted after the closing date of this recruitment bulletin.  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 examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the job.

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 preferred.  If no internet access, mail a Maryland State application to:

DPSCS - Recruitment Examination and Retention Unit

6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309

Baltimore, MD  21215

ATTN.: S. Grant

For questions regarding this recruitment 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.