MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 2

Maintenance Mechanic 2

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Maintenance Mechanic 2 at the Monroe Correctional Complex in Monroe, WA. This position operates, maintains and repairs and supervises incarcerated individual work crews in the maintenance, repair and fabrication of locks, mechanical, plumbing, steam, wastewater operation and control systems and parts. The position operates in support of the Department of Corrections' Mission: To Improve Public Safety.

The Maintenance Mechanic 2 reports to a Construction Maintenance Project Supervisor at the Monroe Correctional Complex (MCC). MCC is a 1400 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), a large mental health in patient treatment unit, 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 Individual work programs, health care (both patient and outpatient), mental health care, sex offender treatment, food service, maintenance, personnel, recreation, volunteer services, religious services, library services, Incarcerated Individual records, visiting and extended family visits.

The Department of Corrections (DOC), 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. 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.

Perform work in installation, maintenance, repair and fabrication of locks, doors, fences, mechanical equipment, machinery, plumbing and sewer systems and associated equipment at the facility. Tasks Include:

• Assess, prioritize and perform journey-level work to maintain, troubleshoot, repair and modify doors, gates, locks, clear and repair drains/pipes, valves, fittings, fixtures, steam, sewer and condensate pumps, controls and related systems.
• Utilize working knowledge of several related skill fields such as Plumbing, electrical, machinist work and welding for metal fabrication, carpentry, Painting, and HVAC.
• Review facility structure, finishes and conditions to determine the need for repair or maintenance.
• Responsible for shop administration: Maintain adequate incarcerated individual staffing. Schedule resources, incarcerated individual labor and overtime. Prepare preliminary cost estimates and projections. Create purchase requests and order and inventory sufficient materials to accomplish assigned tasks. Keep records; make reports. Create and respond to work orders as needed.
• Under direction of CMPS take lead role on facility mechanical and Plumbing Projects. Layout and schedule work and coordinate tasks between trades. Prepare material, labor and cost estimates and Projections.
• Develop and conduct a Preventive maintenance Program for assigned machinery and equipment throughout the facility. Utilize facility technical library including schematics, O&M's and blueprints.
• This position will also performs work on outside building preparation for painting. These tasks are as followed, but not limited to pressure washer cleaning, painting inside and outside buildings surfaces, curbs, fire hydrants, light pole bases and parking lots striping.
• In Addition to:
• Use current MCC Procedures to hire and train incarcerated individual workers as needed.
• Manage incarcerated individual workers / crew including: hiring, training and coaching; perform timely payroll and performance reviews. Supervise incarcerated individual crews per DOC Policy.
• Plan, lay out, schedule, direct and inspect work of inmates engaged in fabrication, installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, plumbing equipment and systems.
• Ensure Personnel and facility are in compliance with safety and security Procedures.
• Monitor and adjust pumps to maintain the level of the waste water treatment lagoons and 3 sewer lift stations.
• Perform maintenance on the pumps, aerators, flow measurement equipment and sensors, grinders, and associated process controls including variable freguency drives and other motor controllers.
• Use incarcerated individual crew to clean all bar screens and grinder.
• lnspect lift stations for debris and proper Operation and replace pumps as needed. Call in pumping service when needed.
• Control weeds and pests and keep area trash-free on the grounds around the waste water treatment lagoons and recycling center. Includes mowing and operating a weed trimmer.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A valid driver's license.
• Four years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction or repair work

OR:

• Two years of experience and completion of recognized apprenticeship in a skilled mechanical trade

OR:

• Two years of experience in a related maintenance supervisory position in a corrections facility.

Special Requirements:

• Familiarity with plumbing design/layout, systems/hardware
• Familiarity with building, mechanical codes, safety.
• 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 and complete projects on schedule, within specifications and budget
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check.
• Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service and other required training
• Provide physical residential address and home telephone number to the Department of Corrections.
• Become familiar and comply with all Department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
• Submit to drug testing in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement and agency policy.

Vision: Working together for safer communities. Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives. Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington. DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
• A resume is not an adequate substitute for job history on your application. The job history section must be filled out for your application to be considered complete.
• Incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered.

Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.

We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.

Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further