Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Agency Information:  Ellsworth Correctional Facility, 1607 State Street Ellsworth, KS 67439 

About the Position

• Who can apply: Those who meet the minimum qualifications (External Posting)
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Mondays through Fridays, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes 
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation: $23.31 to $28.31/hourly ($48,484.80 to $58,884.80/annually)

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: Plans and organizes maintenance schedules and programs for the entire Maintenance Department of the institution by regularly reviewing work order requests, discussion with assistants and inspections of various areas of the institution, to provide a safe, secure, and humane facility. Specifies and requisitions an inventory or supplies to ensure that required parts and materials are available to meet the requirements of the institution.

Job Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: Plans and estimates cost of renovation and new construction projects, by review and inspection of existing facilities and review of projected requirements of the institution. Coordinates with outside architects and engineers in the design of renovation and new construction projects by preparing and presenting program statements and reviewing the drawings and specifications presented by outside architects and engineers, to assure the project will meet the institution’s requirements.

Prepares the operational budget for the Facility Construction and Maintenance, to secure sufficient funding to carry out construction and maintenance operations of the institution by regular review of prior and present requirements of the institution. Implements orders, directives, policies and procedures while managing staff and physical plant resources through supervision of seven Facilities Maintenance Supervisors and one Electronics Technician. Indirectly supervises and oversees the work of 25 skilled construction and maintenance personnel and inmate workers to assure that the maintenance and construction requirements of the institution are completed on schedule and within budget limitations.

A full Position Description and required Essential/Event Driven Physical Functions for this classification can be obtained by contacting the recruiter listed below.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED 

Licensing & Certification: Valid driver’s license. Journey/advanced level experience in the building mechanical trades and leadership ability at the supervisory level. 

Minimum Qualifications: Five years of experience in building trades or mechanical building trades. Education may be substituted for experience as determined by the agency. 

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the principles and procedures used in directing and managing institutional physical plants according to their design, layout, and service demands. Knowledge of all principles, methods, practices, equipment, and tools used in the maintenance ad repair of mechanical equipment and systems, as well as building structures and related properties. Ability to assess the needs for repairs or preventive maintenance of physical plant facilities and to develop plans for these projects. Ability to develop, plan and implement work schedules and to coordinate, direct, and evaluate the work performed by subordinate staff members. 

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Pass employment background check and drug test with negative results. 

Selection Process: Applicants selected for an interview will be evaluated by an interview panel using performance/behavior-based interview questions. The interview panel will make recommendations to the Warden for final approval.  A second interview may be conducted.  Applicants will be subject to background check and criminal history investigation; must pass a drug screen and a TB test unless promoting, transferring, or demoting from another safety sensitive position within the same agency; and possess a valid Driver’s License.

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate Required: Each applicant (even non-residents) applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate with all other application materials to the hiring agency. This is in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.

E-Verify: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and complete the form.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Christine Orr

Email: christine.orr@ks.gov

Phone: 785-472-6295

Mailing Address: 

Ellsworth Correctional Facility

P.O. Box 107, 1607 State Street

Ellsworth, KS  67439-0107

Job Application Process

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• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
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• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
• Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace as needed:

• Transcripts
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
• Kansas Tax Clearance

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Salary : $48,485