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MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

The GEO Group, Inc.
Tacoma, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026
Benefits Information

Vacation Time

80 Hours - One (1) year but less than five (5) years

120 Hours - Five (5) years but less than ten (10) years

160 Hours - Ten (10) years but less than fifteen (15) years

200 Hours - Fifteen (15) years and above

SICK TIME: Earn one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours worked.

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

  • 401 (k) 401(k) Matching
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Employee Discounts
  • Dental Insurance
  • Jury Duty
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Reduced Tuition Rates
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid Training
  • Farmers Auto Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Legal Shield services
  • Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Norton LifeLock benefits
  • Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

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:

Skills

You will be a maintenance specialist who leverages their technical knowledge and skills within a diverse team of driven professionals. Your tasks will include to:

  • Operate equipment and machinery for preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
  • Survey assigned jobs and ensure that sufficient and proper materials and tools are on hand.
  • Direct and inspect the work of detainee maintenance staff, providing technical assistance.
  • Perform carpentry to repair or replace doors, windows, walls, flooring, roofing, etc.
  • Carry out repairs for plumbing, heating, and air conditioning, including furnaces, ductwork, air conditioners, piping, instrument controls, washbasins, and toilet facilities.
  • Perform electrical work, such as repairing and replacing fluorescent fixtures and control switches, as well as disconnecting wiring.
  • Execute minor construction work, such as building storage bins, stockroom shelves, counters, and workbenches using precision hand and power tools.
  • Complete mechanical work involving repair and maintenance of facility machinery, motors, and vehicles.
  • Assist in maintaining the security of assigned detainees.

Qualifications

Competencies Required:

Minimum Requirements

The selected candidate is comfortable in a structured work environment, has excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and cares about others. Apply if you have the following:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Two (2) years general maintenance and/or related construction trade.
  • Valid, active driver's license.
  • Must have knowledge of equipment necessary for making proper repairs.
  • Able to perform general plumbing, carpentry, mechanical and electrical repairs.
  • Effectively communicate with residents and staff; react quickly and appropriately in an emergency situation.
  • Must be a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
  • Must have resided within the United States or its territories for the last five (5) years.
  • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

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.

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