A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.
We offer great benefits!
Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program

Plans/supervises/inspects various phases of construction and repair work such as: installing and/or repairing electrical wiring and plumbing; replacing doors, windows, and siding; building cement forms used in constructing or replacing concrete sidewalks, foundations and floors; repairing and/or installing new roofs; repairing broken windows and installing new windows; painting interior/exterior walls and other surfaces; building and repairing stone/brick walls and floors; repairing and replacing guttering and drain spouts

Inspects air conditioning and heating systems, boilers, auxiliary equipment and steam/water lines for needed repairs

Supervises and participates in installing, repairing, adjusting and replacing boilers, water filters, water softeners, laundry machinery, sterilizers and other equipment; instructs lower-level staff in the proper methods of operating and repairing air conditioning and heating systems; monitors controls to ensure correct operations; supervises and participates in complex electrical work involving high voltage electrical systems

Plans and organizes work; prepares time and material estimates; orders materials; maintains records of materials used

Advises management regarding feasibility of proposed mechanical installations, repairs and alterations; requisitions supplies and materials required for the operation of the maintenance department

Supervises and participates in installing, repairing and adjusting air conditioning, heating and ventilating equipment

Exercises independence and initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities; receives general administrative direction; performs other related work as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

One or more years of experience as a Maintenance Supervisor I with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency OR

Six or more years of semi-skilled experience in building and/or plant maintenance work (not landscaping/grounds keeping work or custodial/cleaning work) including one or more years in a supervisory capacity; and possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency

(Post-secondary training from an accredited vocational/career or technical school in one or more of the building, mechanical, or electrical trades may substitute on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of two years of the required general experience, at a rate of 30 earned credit hours, or 480 clock hours, for one year)

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Some positions are eligible for a shift differential of $173.34 semi-monthly, which is provided to employees with shifts that begin on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am, and who work at a 24/7 worksite (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center), or whose work requires regular visits to these locations. If selected for interview, eligibility may be discussed at that time with the hiring manager.

The Department of Corrections is the only State agency that currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of service up to 20 years!

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

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