Maintenance Operations Technician-MCCC

Job Title

Maintenance Worker

Job Description

The mission of the Marion County Community Corrections Agency is to improve the lives of people in our community. Our role is to provide community supervision, as an alternative to incarceration, using evidence-based practices and comprehensive case management.

This position is responsible for maintenance and repairs of the building and grounds of the Duvall Residential work release center (DRC) and leading DRC residential work crews in providing cleaning support for the building grounds, MCCC main office, and other details in the neighborhood as requested. Incumbent in this position is also responsible for accompanying and supervising justice involved community service work crews during their assignment in the community, transporting workers to and from various destinations, assigning duties and tasks to individuals, allocating and maintaining equipment, and verifying the exact hours completed by each individual through the maintenance of detailed records. Essential functions are regularly performed in a level one correctional facility, work release and in close proximity to justice-involved individuals. Incumbent has a wide latitude to make decisions guided by standard operating procedure related to public safety and staff safety, combined with offender safety and accountability to records management, maintenance and retention, and dissemination of customer information. Position requires initial and annual training in facility and personal safety and proper regulations and procedures for working with special populations. Incumbent in this position is on-call 24-hours a day seven (7) days a week. In the event of an emergency, this position takes on the role of a Community Corrections Officer. Position reports to the Maintenance Superintendent-Facility & Grounds.

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs all necessary preventative maintenance, conducts maintenance inspections and repairs in the areas of carpentry, grounds, and HVAC.
• General plumbing and electrical work
• Installs appliances as needed.
• Ability to read schematics and diagrams.
• Monitors conduct of work release residents, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures
• Escorts work release residents to locations within and outside the facility according to proper regulations and procedures
• Supervises and directs a crew of work release residents responsible for all grounds keeping including landscaping, cleaning, and maintaining the building, clean sidewalks, and shovel snow and spread salt on sidewalks.
• Transports and accompanies justice involved individuals throughout the completion of an entire assignment.
• Supervises work crew of justice involved individuals engaging in daily community clean-up, maintenance of adopted bus stops, and multiple community service projects in conjunction with local agencies.
• Maintains attendance and participation records, and verifies all hours completed by individuals assigned to the work crews.
• Maintains tool control and governs the control and use of all flammables, toxic and caustic materials.
• Oversees maintenance of agency field cars including washing, upkeep, and delivery to repair shops.
• Coordinates with outside trades persons and contractors for trash removal, sprinkler, and fire alarm systems
• Coordinates with outside trades persons/contractors for emergency services and repairs
• Completes report forms in a clear and concise manner.
• Requests and orders supplies
• Responsible for maintaining all tools and equipment supplied by the county.
• Responsible for observing and adhering to on-site safety regulations.
• Responsible for executing a regular maintenance program for the entire facility which will include daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual maintenance for the building systems.
• May exercise judgement when determining trade specific procedures, or when making minor modifications or variations from established methods work is regularly reviewed by supervisor.
• Position requires initial training within 30 days of hire in the following: CPR/AED, security & security threat groups, de-escalation skills, personal protection, Narcan, PREA, mental health & suicide prevention, constitutional rights with special populations, diversity in corrections, effective communication skills, defensive driving, and report writing, among others.
• Personal Protection, Security Skills, CPR/First Aid, PREA, Ethics, and 30 hours of Evidence Based Practices (EBP) training is required annually.
• Assumes the role of a Community Corrections Officer in the event of an emergency.
• Confidentiality is to be maintained at all times.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Must have at least one (1) year experience. Must be able to perform manual labor tasks. Must be able to set up and operate all necessary equipment and machinery. Ability to work with others on many levels and create a team environment. Ability to handle multiple tasks and work effectively under stress. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must have experience in dealing effectively with other professionals and the public. Must have a general familiarity of the city. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. Within thirty (30) days of hire, required to be trained in: CPR/AED, security & security threat groups, de-escalation skills, personal protection, Narcan, PREA, mental health & suicide prevention, constitutional rights of offenders, trafficking, criminal manipulation, trauma informed care/working with special populations, diversity in corrections, effective communication skills, defensive driving, and report writing, among others. Annual training also required, to include thirty (30) hours of Evidence Based Practices (EBP).

Working Conditions

Essential functions are regularly performed in an office setting without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Conditions

1. Sitting at a desk the majority of the day
2. Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10) pounds.
3. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or workstation.
4. Tasks require the ability to perceive and hear sounds and see visual cues or signals.
5. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.