Who We Are…
Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.
What We Do…
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.
To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov
Are You Ready?
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!
What You’ll Do

• Act as lead worker (e.g., provides work direction and training) over lower-level electricians and/or crew and/or inmates engaged in installation, maintenance and repair of electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls and equipment
• Installs, tests, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls and equipment (e.g.,

motors, appliances, fans, transformers, heating and cooling equipment, fire and other alarm/security systems, elevators
and switches)

• Use of hand & power tools
• Determines and completes material cost estimates
• Orders, procures and/or purchases supplies and materials from vendors and/or contractors
• Reads blueprints and/or schematic diagrams
• Maintains tool count of tools used by inmates (e.g., completes tool control forms daily, maintains strict inventory of tools)
• Performs other maintenance and/or miscellaneous duties (e.g., performs semi-skilled carpentry, painting, plumbing and/

or water treatment)

• Maintains inventory of electrical supplies
• Ensures compliance with security regulations
• Completes reports, participates in detection and confiscation of contraband
• Operates snow and ice removal and grass cutting equipment
• Operates heavy equipment (e.g., backhoe, trencher, forklift)
• Serves on institutional committees
• Attends training, seminars and/or meetings as required

What’s In It For YouAt the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. verifiable exp. in electrical work under supervision of experienced electrician; formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division & in reading & writing common English vocabulary.

• Or 6 mos. exp. as Electrician 1, 52281.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Electrical Trade, General Maintenance, Problem Solving, Flexibility, Time Management
Primary LocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Scioto County-Lucasville
Work LocationsSouthern Ohio Correctional Fac
OrganizationRehabilitation & Correction - Southern Ohio Correctional Facility
Classified IndicatorClassified
Compensation$21.48
Unposting DateJun 10, 2024, 10:59:00 PM
Primary Job SkillElectrical Trade
Technical SkillsGeneral Maintenance, Electrical Trade
Professional SkillsFlexibility, Problem Solving, Time Management
Agency Contact NamePersonnel Director
Agency Contact Information740/370-3456/ DRC.SOCFRecruit@odrc.state.oh.us