Jail Facilities Maintenance Technician​/Certified Correctional Officer - Jail - J10057

Maintenance Technician

Base Pay: $24.12 Hourly

Summary:

Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of Nueces County jail facilities, equipment, and building systems. Responsibilities include electrical, plumbing, mechanical, doors, locks, security hardware, fixtures, and general building maintenance.

Because the position operates within a secure correctional facility, the employee must comply with applicable Nueces County Sheriff's Office policies, jail security procedures, and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements applicable to assigned duties. The position combines facilities maintenance responsibilities with correctional officer duties as assigned.

Applicants with a current Texas county jailer/correctional officer license and prior detention facility experience are preferred. Qualified applicants without a current license may be considered, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and successful completion of required training, examination, and licensing within the timeframe established by the Sheriff's Office and applicable law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Facilities Maintenance and Repair

Performs routine and emergency maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of jail facilities, equipment, and building systems, including:

Electrical

• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical circuits, outlets, switches, lighting, fixtures, and related components within the employee's authorized level of competency.
• Performs preventive maintenance and identifies electrical hazards requiring corrective action.
• Troubleshoots emergency power systems and related equipment.
• Coordinates specialized electrical work with appropriately licensed personnel when required by law or county policy.

Plumbing

• Repairs and maintains water supply lines, valves, faucets, toilets, sinks, showers, drains, and related fixtures.
• Diagnoses leaks, stoppages, pressure problems, and other plumbing failures.
• Performs preventive maintenance and responds to plumbing emergencies that may affect inmate housing or facility operations.
• Coordinates specialized plumbing work with appropriately licensed personnel when required.

Doors, Locks, and Security Hardware

• Inspects, maintains, and troubleshoots jail cell doors, security doors, frames, locks, locking mechanisms, hinges, closers, latches, electronic and mechanical locking systems, door controls, sally-port doors, gates, barriers, and related equipment.
• Immediately reports damaged or malfunctioning security equipment that could compromise facility safety or security.
• Performs work on security systems only as authorized and in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and training.
• Does not modify, bypass, disable, or defeat security devices except as expressly authorized by policy and within the employee's training and authority.

General Building and Equipment Maintenance

• Performs carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, concrete, furniture, fixture, appliance, and equipment repairs.
• Performs welding and metal repairs when properly trained and authorized.
• Maintains facility grounds and exterior areas.
• Assists with emergency repairs, damage restoration, and other facility maintenance projects.

Preventive Maintenance and Documentation

• Conducts inspections and preventive maintenance to identify potential equipment failures, safety hazards, and facility deficiencies.
• Diagnoses maintenance problems, determines appropriate corrective action, and completes authorized repairs safely and efficiently.
• Completes work orders, maintenance logs, inspection records, and other required documentation accurately and timely.
• Reports unresolved maintenance issues, significant equipment failures, and conditions requiring specialized repair or additional resources.
• Coordinates with supervisors, correctional staff, contractors, and other county personnel as necessary.

Correctional and Facility Security Responsibilities

When assigned correctional duties, the employee shall:

• Maintain a safe and secure correctional environment and comply with Sheriff's Office and jail policies and procedures.
• Follow inmate movement, escort, supervision, and access-control procedures applicable to assigned duties.
• Maintain appropriate control and supervision of inmates while performing maintenance activities.
• Assist correctional staff and respond to emergencies as directed and within the employee's training and authority.
• Report contraband, suspicious activity, security violations,…