Maintenance Specialist

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Maintenance Specialist 4 (MS4) at the Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC), located in Monroe, WA. This bulletin may be used to fill multiple MS4 vacancies at MCC as they occur.

The Department of Corrections, as a partner in the criminal justice system, enhances public safety, administers criminal sanctions and programs in accordance with the law, and provides leadership for the future of corrections in Washington State. The Department consists of the Office of the Secretary, Prisons Division, Community Corrections Division, Administrative Services Division, and Health Services.

The Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC) is a 2400-bed male all-custody level facility located 30 miles northeast of Seattle. Employing approximately 1200 staff, the complex consists of five major units: the Washington State Reformatory Unit (WSRU), Sky River Treatment Center (SRTC), Twin Rivers Unit (TRU), Intensive Management Unit (IMU), and the Minimum-Security Unit (MSU). Services provided at the Monroe Correctional Complex include custody and security, classification, education, incarcerated work programs, health care (both patient and outpatient), mental health care, sex offense treatment, food service, maintenance, personnel, recreation, volunteer services, religious services, library services, Incarcerated Individual records, visiting and extended family visits.

Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all Incarcerated Individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

The Maintenance Specialist 4 reports to a Plant Manager 3 at the Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC). This position supervises staff who supervise offender work crews, and is responsible for the maintenance of all existing buildings, structures, grounds, equipment and construction projects as assigned to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for Incarcerated Individuals (I/I), staff and visitors.

• Provide technical leadership, supervise and perform work in two different trades, including but not limited to HVAC, Plumbing, Steam, Carpentry, Mechanical, Welding, Groundskeeping and/or Wastewater Treatment.
• This position is a lead supervisor that has administration responsibilities of tracking, payroll, attendance and budgets for shop supplies and projects.
• Oversee the shops, work and training of MCC Maintenance Mechanics working in the welding and grounds operations.
• Lead Role and responsibilities of managing MCC Safety Programs such as Fall Protection, Fire Extingushers, Lock out tag out, confine space etc.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must have and maintain a valid Washington state drivers license
• Four or more years of experience as a Mechanical tradesman or Mechanical supervisor

• Two or more years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic 4 or supervisory position in such a trade
• Equivalent educational experience

• Supervisory knowledge and experience.
• Principles and practices of mechanical, welding, electrical systems and labor management.
• Familiarity with welding metal fabrication, mechanical sytems and equipment.
• Familiarity with local building codes, safety and related LNI, OSHA regulations.
• Ability to use sound judgment, demonstrate problem solving on difficult maintenance and project problems.
  
  Understand and interpret written and oral directions, specifications, and plans.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, documents, and specifications.

• Knowledge and awareness of local and state building codes.
• Working knowledge and the ability to operate hand and power tools common to the trades.
• Knowledge and ability to operate various light and heavy equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate, supervise, train, and instruct staff engaged in various phases of new construction and facility maintenance.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience working in a correctional setting.

Vision:
Working together for safer communities.

Mission:
Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment:
To operate a safe and humane…