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Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion – Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of a role.

Next-level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.

About New Castle Correctional Facility:

The New Castle Correctional Facility was established in 2002 as the first Indiana Department of Correction owned, privately managed correctional facility in the state. The contract was awarded in 2005 to The GEO Group, Inc. The facility has a maximum capacity of 3,200 adult male incarcerated individuals with security levels 1-4, special needs, and maximum security. The GEO Group, Inc. works with partners to offer a vast array of services to incarcerated individuals. This includes specialized medical care, educational and therapeutic programming, and vocational opportunities.

About the Job:

As the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising and managing the day-to-day operation of the Maintenance Departments and may include emphasis in a particular trade skill including electrical, carpentry, plumbing or painting.

A Day in the Life:

• Plan the work schedules based on priorities and deadlines for providing facility and maintenance services.
• Identify resource needs, review needs with appropriate management staff, and allocate resources accordingly.
• Develop and recommend work rules and quality control processes impacting operations.
• Develop and organize preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for all facilities and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local safety-related rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. In addition, you will investigate accidents.
• Prepare and maintain work reports such as work logs, timesheets, accident reports, etc.
• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain the electrical, plumbing, paint, carpet, appliances, mechanical, and other related systems in all facility locations.
• Inspect, operate, and maintain the heating, cooling, and ventilation systems (including boiler system) in all facility locations.
• Provide equipment, procedural, and systems training to new and existing employees to perform the requisite job skills. This may include conducting regular onsite facility and grounds maintenance safety training.
• Responsible for administering the budget line items for maintenance and repair.
• Maintain sufficient inventories of tools, parts, and supplies to properly service the facility and grounds.
• Order, prepare specifications, and purchase supplies, equipment, and contract work according to required purchasing and bidding procedures.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

What you will need for Success:

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE). 
• Two (2) years of experience in maintenance, construction, or related experience. Minimum one (1) year of supervisory experience in these areas. 
• Be willing to travel with reasonable accommodation.
• Possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Advanced knowledge of variety of trades related to installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of electrical, plumbing, and other related systems in all facility locations.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• Advanced knowledge of the tools, methods, practices, materials, and equipment used in the building and mechanical trades.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, codes, and rules governing repair, maintenance, and construction of facilities.
• Working knowledge of and ability to plan, understand, and interpret detailed plans, specifications, and blueprints.
• Ability to make long-range plans, schedule preventative maintenance and seasonal maintenance, as well as prioritize routine and emergency repairs.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans;
• Wellness program (offers premium discount for the medical plan and gift cards);
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution;
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities;
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match;
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options;
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:150 hours of paid new parent leave;
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave;
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off;
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years;
• Education Reimbursement Program;
• Group life insurance;
• Referral Bonus program;
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits;
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program;
• Free Parking for most positions;
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.26 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• New Castle, IN 47362: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person