CDOC General Maintenance Supervisor CSTS ; BVCC

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In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined
• Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as “Safety Officers” and are eligible for increased PERA benefits.
• Medical and dental health plans
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.
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A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. However, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in this job announcement.

This recruitment is for the Buena Vista Correctional Complex. The eligibility list created from this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.

CDOC has collaborated with Fading West Development LLC (FWD) to assist our employees with housing in the Buena Vista Area. They are located in the Farm neighborhood near shopping, restaurants, a fitness center, and work. CDOC cannot guarantee housing, and does not operate the housing.

The Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (CSTS I) position is a General Maintenance Supervisor at the Buena Vista Correctional Complex, a Colorado Department of Corrections prison facility in Buena Vista, CO. Primary responsibilities include ensuring the safety and security of the general public, staff and inmates; training and overseeing an inmate work crew in general building trades, grounds maintenance, and janitorial operations;

and ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant completion of assigned tasks. This position promotes the CDOC Mission and Vision with integrity and commitment.

• Safety and Security – Maintain safety and security of facility and work sites; train and guide inmates in the proper use of controlled items, tools, equipment and chemicals; enforce security procedures; conduct work site searches; monitor workplace environment and inmate behavior; respond to emergency situations such as fights, fires and escapes.
• Operations – Ensure the safe, efficient, compliant and cost‑effective operations of building and grounds construction, janitorial operations, repair or maintenance.
• Building Maintenance – Maintain facility buildings, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, remodeling and repairs; provide instruction and training to inmates in modifying and remodeling of prison buildings constructed of various materials.
• Grounds Maintenance – Maintain facility grounds, including design, installation and daily maintenance and repair of irrigation systems, sprinkler heads and lines, pipelines, valves, supply ditches and gates; provide instruction and training to inmates in all aspects of grounds maintenance; handle snow removal throughout the complex.
• Supervision – Provide supervision of assigned inmate work crew; promote a high level of performance; train and instruct staff and inmates in the use of all relevant tools, equipment and procedures; promote safe construction practices and proper use of personal protective equipment; participate in inmate hiring process; track and calculate inmate hours and pay; create schedules, assign tasks and resolve informal grievances;
  
  inspect work and perform evaluations; reduce inmate idleness and create real‑life work opportunities for community reentry.
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