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Agency Information:

Lansing Correctional Facility

301 E. Kansas St.

Lansing, KS 66043

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone (External)

Classified/Unclassified Service: Classified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

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Compensation: Pay Grade 27 Step 6: $21.34 hour S14 P1H (10%)

• 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

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to provide meaningful training and supervision of residents on the construction trades and maintenance thereof.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises and trains residents of the construction trade by using manuals, blueprints, and other tools of construction trade to teach them such skills as carpentry, concrete work, dry wall installation, finishing textures, laying floor tiles, installing acoustical ceiling and other construction tasks in order to ensure that renovation, repair and construction is accomplished in the buildings situated on land comprising the Lansing Correctional Facility.
• Assigns specific construction, renovation or repair tasks to residents; constantly reviewing their work to assure and timely completion of projects.
• Inventories all tools and equipment by visual inspecting and counting each tool or piece of equipment to ensure that tools and equipment are accurately accounted for upon completion of each shift or job; that they are kept clean and in good repair, and to prevent residents from taking unauthorized tools, equipment and uniforms to the cellblock area.
• Keeps administration officials informed of any situation that develops during tour of duty by submitting reports on the work progress of the residents or on accidents, fire hazards or infractions of rules to assure the smooth and orderly operation of the institution.
• Provides for the safety of assigned residents by enforcing rules and regulations to ensure that they adhere to safety policies promulgated by the institution for their safety, health and protection.
• Inspects all construction, renovation and project for proper installation to ensure quality of work performed and to ensure that materials are installed in accordance with established standards and local, state and Federal laws.
• Conducts inventory of construction materials by visually checking supplies and determining daily needs to ensure that ample supplies are kept on hand for normal maintenance of buildings and other related tasks.

Qualifications

Licensing & Certification: Must possess a valid driver's license.

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

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of three years of experience at the journeyman level in the building trades including at least one year of supervisory experience.

Special Qualifications: Ability to layout, assign, and review the work of unskilled workers; read blueprints and make accurate of time and materials.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services unless the incumbent is moving from safety-sensitive position to another safety-sensitive position within the same agency performing substantially similar duties. May be required to pass a background check.

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: Lori East

Email: Lori.East@ks.gov

Phone: (913)250-2629

Mailing Address:

Lansing Correctional Facility

P.O. Box 2

Lansing, KS 66043

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