CDOC HVAC Supervisor Trainee; Correctional Officer ; Buena Vista

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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.
• Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits for more information.
• This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

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

We are pleased to share that the 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.

Ensuring the safety and security of the general public, staff and inmates; ensuring safe, efficient and compliant HVAC System operations and ensuring effective training and supervision of assigned inmate work crew. This position promotes the CDOC Mission and Vision with integrity and commitment. Safety and Security: position maintains safety and security of facility and work sites; through clear and accurate communication trains and guides inmates in the proper use of controlled items, keys, tools, equipment and chemicals;

enforces security procedures by conducting work site searches, strip searches and shakedowns; monitors workplace environment and inmate behavior, paying close attention to changes, inappropriate activity or potential problems; initiates verbal reprimands when warranted and, if necessary, physically controls inmates with the proper application of restraints or "use of force" techniques; monitors, supervises and escorts inmates according to facility policy and limits inmate access to restricted areas;

position performs inmate counts and transportation; responds to emergency situations such as fights, fires and escapes according to agency policy and writes and submits required reporting. Operations: position ensures the safe, efficient, compliant, and cost effective completion of assigned tasks and projects by performing "hands on" instructional work alongside inmate crew; position performs design, installation, adjustment, diagnostics, repair and maintenance on new and existing facility HVAC and refrigeration equipment.

Provides technical expertise and oversight for Direct Digital Control (DDC) and microprocessor based HVAC control systems; coordinates logistical support with other trades and shops in order to utilize resources effectively; monitors progress and quality of work, completes required documentation, and provides assistance to other operational areas of the maintenance department, such as carpentry, concrete, painting, plumbing etc. Position ensures safe handling of refrigerants and that all work is compliant with current federal, state and local regulations and testing standards regarding airflow, lighting and sound.

Supervision: position provides work lead duties for assigned inmate workers; promotes a high level of performance by setting the work standard according to agency mission, vision and values. Trains and instructs inmates in the appropriate use of all relevant tools, equipment and procedures to ensure safe and effective completion of tasks; stresses safe work practices and the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for self, staff and inmates;

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