Maintenance Worker (Facility and Machinery)

***ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE AND HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED*** The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements. * Maintain and repair physical structure of facility. * Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment; listen to machines and equipment to locate causes or malfunctions. * Dismantle defective or malfunctioning machines and equipment; install new or repaired parts; start machines and equipment to test operation following repair. * Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears and other parts of machinery. * Install and repair electrical apparatus, such as wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment. * Install, program and/or repair automated machinery and equipment such as temperature control units. * Set up and operate machine tools * Provide for the proper supervision and tracking of inmates/residents assigned to the maintenance department; escort inmates/residents or coordinate the movement of inmates/residents to and from different areas. * Prepare and maintain a variety of standard operating records and reports, as required; properly process all work orders, reports, purchase requisitions and other documents in a timely manner. * Inspect for items that could be used as contraband by inmates/residents; provide for the secure storage and/or safe disposal of tools, supplies and equipment; maintain all tools in proper working order. * Complete work orders in accordance with company standards for workmanship and housekeeping and in compliance with building codes, blueprints, manuals and/or other applicable procedures, standards or specifications. * Read, comprehend, analyze and interpret legal and non-legal documents, e.g. maintenance and construction contracts, manuals for equipment, drawings and blueprints. * Follow safety policies and regulations; take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies. * Conduct visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time, including the reliable repetitive identification of inmates/residents by visual means. Aid in preventing escapes; pursue fleeing inmates/residents, take part in searches for escaped inmates/residents and other duties which may involve quickly entering and exiting secured areas and using force to gain entrance. * Perform searches of people, objects capable of concealing contraband, buildings and outdoor areas which will involve detecting and identifying objects, moving throughout the facility building(s) and/or grounds for long periods of time and detaining people. * Engage in functions in confined areas that include such things as working various shifts and physically checking the doors, windows and other areas to confirm they are secure. * Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of inmates/residents and others, e.g. visitors and family members, encountered in an antagonistic environment. * Experience exposure to body fluids, wastes and experience encounter with deceased or contagious persons. * Work with mathematical concepts such as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. * Frequent local ground travel is required. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent. Technical education, experience and/or training in the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems preferred. Knowledge of building construction and the operation of building systems preferred. A valid drivers license is required.