Jail Maintenance Worker Limited Term

Overview

One Agency, One Mission : Public Safety

Join the dynamic team at Larimer County Sheriff's Office and become an essential part of our crew as a Jail Maintenance Worker If you're passionate about maintaining safe and clean environments, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for! In this position, enjoy guaranteed hours, full employee benefits, and a regular daytime work schedule.

As a Jail Maintenance Worker, you'll do more than just janitorial work. You'll be a mentor to inmate workers, leading them in various janitorial tasks that revolve around the upkeep, preservation, and sanitation of buildings and associated facilities.

Your role will be multi-faceted, involving a range of semi-skilled and skilled activities such as painting, carpentry, mechanics, and electrical maintenance.

Be the driving force behind the modification, restoration, and general upkeep of equipment, structures, and grounds at the Sheriff's Office.

Embrace the opportunity to be a vital part of the Jail Maintenance Operations series - a journey-level position that challenges you to complete diverse and sometimes intricate building maintenance assignments with finesse and efficiency.

Show off your autonomy by working independently, demonstrating your mastery without the constant need for immediate supervision.

Responsibilities

The following statements are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities of the job. The organization retains the right to modify or change the duties and responsibilities of the job at any time.

Essential Functions

• Exercises direct supervision over inmate labor force.
• Works in janitorial and building maintenance area in a confidential law enforcement and jail setting.
• Sweeps, mops, waxes, buffs, and polishes floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets; empties and cleans waste receptacles.
• Cleans bathrooms and related facilities; maintains supplies in restrooms.
• Washes windows and walls.
• Maintains proper standards of cleanliness in assigned areas.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment; sets up rooms for special meetings or events.
• Works in a confined, secured detention environment; works in direct contact with inmates.
• Independently perform routine semi-skilled maintenance procedures such as replacing lighting, painting, preventive maintenance, etc.

as required or as defined by a scheduled maintenance plan.

• Under direct supervision, assists with skilled work involving plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and electrical maintenance tasks.
• Directs inmate labor when assisting with maintenance tasks.
• Operates and maintains equipment used in the performance of assigned tasks; operates a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Makes a variety of structural, mechanical, and general repairs.
• Repairs plumbing systems and a variety of plumbing fixtures, such as faucets, sinks, and toilets.
• Follows safety measures applicable to any crafts or trades, as well as general Sheriff's Office or Jail safety precautions and practices;

follows appropriate safety measures when handling cleaning or maintenance supplies, tools, or equipment.

• Assists with inventory of clothing, hygiene, chemicals, and cleaning supplies; receives and picks up supplies.
• Prepares reports or other documentation required as a part of assigned duties; completes and maintains records, logs, and reports.
• Performs or supervises performance of various landscape and outside maintenance duties.
• May be required to work shifts and carry a pager for on-call schedules.

Nonessential Functions

• When a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of Commissioners, all Larimer County employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• One (1) year of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities, including tasks in trade or building maintenance work such as mechanical, electrical, carpentry, or plumbing, required.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
• Possession of First Aid and CPR certificates by date of hire required.

Benefits

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular / Limited Term positions :

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked.

Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.

Hiring Process

• Online Application
• Pre-Employment Questionnaire
• Oral Board Interview
• In-depth Background Investigation
• Captain's Interview
• Polygraph Examination
• Pre-Employment Medical and Drug Screen

Applicants must meet all of the following :

• Be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Cannot have a felony conviction
• No convictions involving domestic violence
• No use of illegal drugs within the past five years

Recruitment Contact

If you have any questions, email Kari, [email protected] .us, or call 970-498-5126 .

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

Supplemental Information

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