What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN position at GEO Reentry Services, LLC?
Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:
* Paid Time Off | * Paid Holidays |
* 401(k) Matching | * Health Insurance |
* Vision Insurance | * Life Insurance |
* Health Savings Account | * Tuition Reimbursement |
* Employee Discount | * Reduced Tuition Rates |
* Disability Insurance | * Employee Assistance Program |
* 401(k) | * Pet Insurance |
* Dental Insurance | * Paid Training |
* Flexible Spending Account |
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Overview
Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.
Who We Are:
GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.
Why Work for GEO:
- We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
- Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.
Responsibilities
Role and Responsibilities:
You will be a maintenance specialist who leverages their technical knowledge and skills within a diverse team of driven professionals. Your tasks will include:
- The Maintenance Technician performs facility maintenance including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, landscaping as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Facility Director so that the facility operation is not adversely affected.
- Maintains security and control of all tools.
- The Maintenance Technician follows all maintenance safety procedures and ensure compliance so that resident and staff accidents are prevented.
- Responds to facility maintenance requests in a timely manner so that facility is always in a safe condition.
- The Maintenance Technician runs errands to pick up necessary supplies as needed to ensure they are on hand to keep the facility running smoothly.
- Communicates with residents and staff in a professional manner to affirm and enhance self-esteem and dignity and to maintain positive resident and staff relations.
- The Maintenance Technician participates in staff meetings by sharing observations and recommendations regarding the facility, residents and staff relations to identify and solve problems and function as a unified team.
- Completes in-service training to meet the requirements for continued personal and professional self-development. (Full-time employees forty (40) hours per year and proportionate hours for all other classifications of employees.)
- The Maintenance Technician maintains confidentiality obtained through job duties regarding employees, vendors, residents, outside agencies, etc. so that sensitive information is only given on a "need to know" basis.
- Complies with company work rules and policies as explained in the company Employee Handbook, and the Facility Policies and Procedures Manual; and responds positively to directives from managers and supervisors in a cooperative spirit to ensure conformance to standards.
- The Maintenance Technician adheres to company attendance policy; work overtime as required, to ensure adequate coverage of the program and to ensure the safety and security of the residents. Complies with facility safety rules; take appropriate corrective action to ensure work is performed in a safe manner and without injury to self or others.
- Communicates effectively with all levels of staff in a manner that promotes a team spirit and a sense of cooperation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Competencies Required:
The selected candidate is comfortable in a structured work environment, has excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and cares about others.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two (2) years general maintenance experience.
- Must have knowledge of equipment necessary for making proper repairs.
- Able to perform general plumbing, carpentry, mechanical and electrical repairs.
- Effectively communicates with residents and staff.
- Ability to react quickly and appropriately in an emergency situation.
- Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently: lift, carry, push or pull up to 60 lbs. or more; bend, stoop, work with machinery, climb, walk, stand, work in extreme temperatures.
- Occasionally: reach above shoulder level, drive automatic equipment vehicles, sit.
GEO Reentry Services LLC.
The GEO Group is an equal opportunity employer. Geo will recruit, hire, train, promote, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, and disability, or other category protected by law, and we will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. As a federal government contractor, it is GEO's policy to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment minorities, females, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. GEO will also provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business.