CDOC General Maintenance Electrician Supervisor CSTS ; Sterling

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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. 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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• This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

This recruitment is for the Sterling Correctional Facility.

The eligibility list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

The Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (CSTS I) position is a General Maintenance Electrician Supervisor for the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), at the Sterling Correctional Facility.

Safety and Security - position maintains safety and security of facility and work sites; through clear and accurate communication trains and guides inmates in all aspects of electrical operations, the proper use and care of controlled items, tools, equipment, and chemicals; enforces security procedures by conducting work site searches and monitoring 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 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 policy and writes and submits required reporting.

Through conscientious observation, clear communications and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations, facility Implementation Adjustments and the Code of Penal Discipline, position promotes a safe and secure environment.
Operations - position ensures the safe, secure, efficient, compliant, and cost effective execution of assigned tasks and projects by performing "hands on" instructional work alongside inmate crew. Position is responsible for facility electrical systems and electronic devices.

Building Maintenance - position is responsible for the maintenance of facility buildings to include electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, remodeling and repairs; provides instruction and training to inmates in modifying and remodeling of prison buildings that are constructed of various materials (which may include steel, rock, brick, masonry, wood, plaster and pre-stressed concrete); provides training in the design, installation and repair & maintenance of all facility structures;

trains inmate workers in the proper use, care and accountability of applicable tools, equipment, chemicals and machinery to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient completion of projects. Evaluate the condition of electrical fixtures/systems and safely and skillfully perform corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance. Ensure assigned work is performed in compliance with agency regulations and policy, as well as applicable local, state, and federal guidelines and codes.

Grounds Maintenance - position is responsible for the maintenance of facility grounds to include design, installation and daily maintenance and repair of irrigation pumps, sprinkler heads and lines, pipelines, valves, supply ditches and gates; provides instruction and training to…