Facilities/Equipment Maintenance Technician-DHS-DCR-Doddridge Co.
State of West Virginia
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Facilities/Equipment Maintenance Technician - DHS - DCR - Pocahontas Co.
State of West Virginia
DHS - DCR - Denmar Correctional Center and Jail
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$31,533 - $53,916
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves maintaining buildings, grounds, and equipment at a correctional center, including fixing plumbing, electrical systems, vehicles, and kitchen appliances while working alongside a manager and sometimes an inmate crew.
It's a hands-on role focused on keeping everything safe and operational in a secure environment.
A good fit would be someone with practical experience in trades like plumbing or electrical work who is reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a structured setting.
Key Requirements
- Graduation from high school, GED, four-year apprenticeship, or two-year technical school (experience in HVAC/refrigeration can substitute year-for-year)
- Four years of paid experience in heating, cooling, ventilation, or building trades like plumbing, electrical, carpentry, welding, or mechanics
- Ability to repair water lines, roofing, trees, perimeter fences, and security systems
- Maintenance of electrical systems, lights, boilers, HVAC, kitchen equipment, walk-in coolers/freezers, and laundry equipment
- Ensuring fleet vehicles are safe and operational, plus assisting with inventories and ordering while considering budgets
- Possible requirement for EPA certification as a refrigerant recycling technician under the Clean Air Act
Full Job Description
County of Vacancy: Pocahontas CountyNumber of Vacancies: 1
Make a DIFFERENCE as the Facilities/Equipment Maintenance Technician in the Maintenance Department of Denmar Correctional Center & Jail located in Pocahontas County. This position coordinates on a daily basis with the Building and Grounds Manager to complete maintenance work orders and assigned ongoing projects. Works with an inmate crew to accomplish some tasks. Takes care of keeping the grounds and equipment in good repair. Repairs water lines, roofing, cuts trees, keeps perimeter fences and all security systems in good repair and secure. Keeps lights and all other electrical systems operating properly. Makes certain the fleet of vehicles is safe and in good working order. Takes care of boilers and HVAC equipment. Keeps the kitchen equipment in good repair and operating efficiently. Makes sure the walk-in coolers and freezers are operational. Ensures laundry equipment is in good working order. Assists with various inventories and ordering when needed. Considers budgetary issues when repairing systems. Performs other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
Training: Graduation from a standard four-year high school or GED or four year apprenticeship program or two year post secondary technical school.Substitution: Experience in air-conditioning, heating or refrigeration may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
Experience: Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in heating, cooling, ventilation or the mechanical or building trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, plasterer, painter, welder, machinist, mechanic or masonry work.
Special Requirement: Specific positions may require certification from a federal EPA approved testing organization as a certified technician required by the clean Air Act on refrigerant recycling.
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