CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES SUPERVISOR

This is position specific recruitment for the Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services (DPSCS). The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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The current vacancies are at the locations below, however this recruitment will be used to fill future vacancies for this classification. Therefore, we encourage you to apply at this time. Please select all of the locations in which you will accept employment.  

Maryland Correctional Institution-Woman (MCIW): 7943 Brockbridge Rd., Jessup, MD 20794

Central Maryland Correctional Facility (CMCF): 550 East Madison St., Baltimore, MD 21202

A Correctional Maintenance Services Supervisor is the supervisory level of work directing the maintenance program at a correctional facility, which involves the security, custody and supervision of adult inmates who perform maintenance work. Employees in this class are in charge of the facility's overall maintenance program and directly supervise Correctional Maintenance Officers.

Supervises Correctional Maintenance Officers engaged in maintenance or repair tasks in trades such as electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, metal work, plastering, painting, masonry, locksmithing, motor vehicle mechanics, stationary engineering, and groundskeeping

Recommends the hiring and firing of employees; Prepares periodic employee evaluation reports

Develops and revises procedures for the assignment and completion of work orders

Briefs subordinate staff on changes in institutional or Division of Correction policies, regulations or activities and staffing and personnel changes

Monitors the work of inmate workers and trains them in the proper and safe performance of maintenance tasks

Organizes and carries out a maintenance program with a full range of maintenance services

Develops and supervises the preventative maintenance program at the institution

Assists in the preparation and administration of the institution's maintenance budget

Prepares contractual specifications for construction or overhaul work to be performed by outside contractors

Inspects work performed by outside contractors and prepares reports on findings

Makes regular inspections of shop and work areas to ensure that all safety, sanitary and security regulations and trade standards are enforced

Approves and prepares specifications for the requisition of equipment, tools, parts and supplies

Supervises the control and inventory of equipment, tools, parts and supplies

Maintains fuel consumption records and prepares operating efficiency reports

May operate and maintain coal, gas, or oil-fueled boilers

Supervises the operation and maintenance of central air conditioning plants and related auxiliaries

Reviews reports prepared by subordinate maintenance officers and decide appropriate action to be taken, if any

Conducts maintenance staff meetings

Oversees the operation and maintenance of refrigeration and cooling equipment, and other modern electronically operated control devices

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: Four years of experience in stationary engineering, maintenance or construction trades.

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 year of supervisory 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.

2. 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.

3. Some positions in this classification may require the operation, maintenance and cleaning of high-pressure boilers and equipment. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a valid Maryland First Grade Stationary Engineer license.

4. 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.

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

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.

All persons who meet the minimum will be approved on the certification list and will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application 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 the above closing date.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

To submit your qualifying documents; the preferred method is to upload them using the "other" tab on the online 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, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). We will not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Online applications are STRONGLY recommended; if you do not have internet access, please mail your application by the closing date to:

HRSD-Recruitment & Examination

ATTN: S. Grant

6776 Reisterstown Road, Suite 309

Baltimore, MD 21215

For more information, please call 410-585-3406

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