MAINTENANCE REPAIR SPECIALIST 2

Job Summary

This opportunity is located at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City. The Maintenance Repair Specialist 2 is responsible to maintain, repair, and modify projects related to plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting and equipment. Incumbents review blueprints and schematics; calculate load requirements; install switches, relays, circuit breaker panels, wiring, and fixtures. The Maintenance and Repair Specialist must be able to function as a lead worker for inmate crews on a regular basis and document inmate performance through completion of periodic performance reports. Typical Work schedule is Monday- Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm (subject to change). Extended hours may be required on short notice in cases of emergency.

Maintenance Repair Specialists perform a variety of skilled work in two or more of the mechanical and construction trades in order to repair, construct, and/or maintain buildings, grounds and equipment.

Essential Qualifications

Four years of progressively responsible experience under the supervision of journey level trades persons in two or more of the major building or mechanical trades and one year of journey level experience which included responsibility for performing a variety of repair and maintenance activities, laying out jobs and ordering materials; OR one year of journey level experience as a Maintenance Repair Specialist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Perform skilled plumbing work to maintain, repair, and modify plumbing systems and fixtures; review blueprints and determine the best method of modifying the plumbing system in accordance with code requirements; determine the type, quantity and cost of materials needed; replace lines by measuring and cutting pipe, assemble pipes and fittings, and join pipes by threading or soldering; install and repair hot water heaters; repair three-phase electric well pumps and controls. Perform skilled carpentry work to construct, maintain, repair, and modify facilities, fixtures, furniture and woodwork; review plans and specifications; lay out projects in accordance with code requirements and purchase appropriate materials; construct forms and pour and finish concrete for slabs and floors; construct roofs and walls; install doors and windows. Perform skilled electrical work such as reviewing blueprints and schematics; calculating load requirements; laying out projects and installing wiring, fixtures, and equipment in accordance with code requirements; install switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels; troubleshoot and repair electric motors, generators and equipment. Perform skilled painting work; prepare surfaces and apply paint with brushes and airless spray equipment; apply wall coverings; stain and varnish furniture to maintain the condition and appearance of structures, furniture and fixtures. Perform skilled equipment mechanical work to maintain equipment in proper working order; repair carburetors; overhaul automatic and standard transmissions; repair front and rear differentials; repair hydraulic systems on light, medium and heavy equipment to maintain in proper working order. May serve as a lead worker or first line supervisor to semi-skilled or general labor staff such as maintenance repair workers, grounds service workers, and custodial workers; maintain equipment maintenance and facility records and prepare related reports. Perform related duties as assigned. Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept and either: 1) function as the sole assistant to the supervisor in the area of facility management by participating in project planning; reviewing work completed by contractors for compliance with plans and specifications; developing maintenance policies and procedures for the facility; providing information regarding facility needs and estimated costs for inclusion in the facility budget; and may supervise lower level staff by providing training, assigning and reviewing work, and evaluating performance; or 2) in a correctional environment, serve as lead worker for a regularly assigned crew of inmates the preponderance of the time. Inmate performance is documented through completion of periodic progress reports and incumbents are responsible for implementing security procedures which includes securing the work area from unauthorized inmates and accountability for assigned inmates, staff, tools, materials and equipment. Positions allocated to this class are distinguished from Maintenance Repair Specialist I by ongoing lead worker and administrative duties. This is the advanced journey level in the series. This class differs from the Facility Supervisor class in that positions allocated to this class are principally responsible for overall management of facilities, making determinations as to needed repairs and modifications, and arranging and supervising repair and maintenance work performed by agency staff or contractors. In contrast, performing skilled work in two or more major trades is the primary duty of incumbents allocated to the Maintenance Repair Specialist series and administrative and supervisory duties are subordinate to that responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. Working knowledge of: advanced practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the building and mechanical trades, and one year of journey level experience as related to the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds and equipment; State and local building and fire codes relevant to the requirements of the position. Ability to: set priorities of job assignments based on agency needs; modify and/or adapt designs, procedures, or methods in order to design new systems, modify existing systems, or accomplish tasks more efficiently; inspect and review the work of subordinates and contractors.

Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley - View email address on click.appcast.io

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

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Benefits

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication (Download PDF reader).
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

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*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255