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Serves as lead worker (e.g. provides work direction training) over inmates or other assigned staff in performance of semiskilled and skilled maintenance repair work (e.g. electrical carpentry grounds keeping plumbing).
Performs semiskilled and skilled maintenance repair of equipment (e.g. light fixtures electrical outlets switches motors appliances electrical circuits installs fixtures repair and adjust fans clocks cookers electrical components of heating and cooling systems consoles replaces disconnects and fuses on various electrical equipment)
Performs semiskilled and skilled carpentry repairs (e.g. doors locks cabinets chairs desks floors walls windows stairways partitions).
Performs semiskilled and skilled repair of plumbing equipment (e.g. water and steam lines sewer pipes trap fittings plumbing fixtures pumps regulators valves faucets toilets sinks bathtubs heating radiators chilled water lines)
Performs interior custodial duties (e.g. mops sweeps waxes floors washes wall and windows)
Performs exterior grounds keeping duties.
Removes snow and ice from sidewalks.
On a continuous basis inspects buildings and equipment for needed repairs or replacements.
Performs systematic and routine preventive maintenance of assigned area.
Operates machine tools and welding equipment in making repairs to metal parts and equipment.
Ensures secure maintenance of tools and completes tool counts and inventories
Assists in related job crafts as required
Controls/restricts inmate movement to assigned areas
Conducts searches of inmates when a breach of security is suspected
Responds to emergencies
Attends meetings and trainings
Participates on institution committees
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 prosocial 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
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 youll ever find with a work family that is second to none!
Application Procedures:
In order to be considered for this position you must apply online through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobaccofree workplace.
PreEmployment Drug Testing:
All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of . An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical .
PreEmployment Background Investigation:
The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading writing & speaking common English vocabulary; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in maintenance repair (e.g. basic electrical plumbing carpentry masonry & use of associated hand & power tools & equipment). Valid commercial drivers license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by Sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio revised code; in Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry only applicants must have successfully completed the mandated basic firefighter/introduction to fire behavior course (S130/S190.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required but not for the mandated licensure.
Job Skills: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection General Maintenance Building Maintenance Problem Solving Flexibility Time Management.
Full-Time