Correctional Maintenance Crew Chief

Scope of Position

Pay Schedule I, Grade 29, Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week.

A vacancy exists in the Department of Corrections.

• Under general supervision, assigns, leads, checks, and performs general maintenance and repair work throughout County correctional facilities.
• Makes work schedules and approves leave. Receives repair requests. Assigns work to individual workers or small crews based upon priorities and skills needed to accomplish the work. Resolves problems encountered at work sites to ensure completion of assignments.
• Leads and participates in the work of a crew or crews performing maintenance and repair projects to the physical structure of, and electrical, mechanical, heating, and air conditioning systems and equipment. Consults with and requests the response of skilled trades workers or contractors.
• Instructs and follows security procedures and reports observed security infractions. Instructs correctional maintenance workers and inmates on proper procedures or techniques and provides informal training as needed.
• Schedules and performs regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
• Prepares estimates and reports of labor and materials costs. Requisition s supplies for entire work group.
• Operates a vehicle to travel between facilities.

Examples of Other Duties

May transport workers or supplies to work sites. May oversee contractual work. May assist with security or large clean up operations in emergencies. Performs other related duties as required.

Four years' experience in building construction, maintenance, or repair work with at least one year's experience at the journeyman level in general building maintenance or a building trade. Related training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the non‑journeyman experience.

Journeyman level knowledge of building maintenance and operations practices and techniques. Knowledge of building codes related to building maintenance and repair. Knowledge of materials and procedures used in the building trades.

Skill in the operation and maintenance of building systems and equipment. Skill in using manual and power tools and equipment required to perform routine repair and maintenance of building facilities, systems, and equipment. Skill in interpreting building plans and sketches.

Ability to understand and practice safety and security procedures for correctional facilities. Ability to schedule, assist, and lead others in activities of building maintenance, renovation, installation, and repair. Ability to maintain work records and prepare simple reports. Ability to communicate effectively.

Knowledge of the County correctional buildings and building systems. Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing performance of duties, especially safety and security procedures for County correctional facilities.

Skill in accomplishing work assignments by leading others and participating in the work.

Ability to oversee contractual work.

Persons appointed to this classification must be of good moral character and emotionally stable as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and a drug test.

Possession of a valid license equivalent to a non‑commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof will result in the application not being considered.

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Applicants will be qualified based…