Correctional Trades Leader

Correctional Trades Leader

Salary

$24.30 - $31.73 Hourly

Location

Davenport - 52803 - Scott County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

27-00123

Agency

227 Corrections - Community Based Corrections - Davenport

Opening Date

07/14/2026

Closing Date

7/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-POST

Point of Contact

Brandy Manrique (brandy.manrique@iowa.gov)

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Description

Role Overview

As a Correctional Trades Leader (CTL), you will perform journey-level work across multiple structural trades (carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, masonry) and mechanical systems (HVAC, auto mechanics, welding). In this role, you will balance hands-on technical maintenance with leadership, guiding and supervising resident crews to maintain and repair facility buildings, machinery, and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• System & Equipment Maintenance: Act as the primary point of contact for keeping all department equipment, machinery, and mechanical systems fully operational.
• Crew Supervision & Janitorial Oversight: Lead, instruct, and supervise a crew of facility residents in executing weekly cleaning schedules. Ensure common areas are vacuumed, windows are cleaned, trash is removed, and restrooms are sanitized and restocked.
• Seasonal Groundskeeping: Oversee and physically participate in year-round grounds maintenance for all department-owned properties, including mowing, weed/tree trimming, snow removal, and ice-melt application.
• Safety & Compliance: Conduct routine facility inspections and maintain rigorous documentation to ensure strict compliance with OSHA standards, Federal Bureau of Prisons statements of work, and Department of Corrections (DOC) policies.
• Procurement & Vendor Management: Complete the State of Iowa procurement training to independently manage maintenance purchasing. Research parts, request estimates, communicate with vendors, and process purchase orders in alignment with management guidelines.

What You'll Bring

• Experience & Technical Expertise: Journey-level experience or equivalent formal training in one or more core trades (e.g., electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or mechanical repairs).
• Leadership & Supervision: The ability to lead, direct, and motivate a diverse team. Experience supervising work crews or instructing others in a vocational/labor setting is highly preferred.
• Adaptability & Physical Stamina: Ready and willing to handle a wide range of physical tasks, from heavy mechanical repairs to seasonal outdoor groundskeeping (mowing and snow removal) and facility janitorial work.
• Strong Safety Mindset: A commitment to maintaining high safety standards and the ability to strictly follow OSHA guidelines and Department of Corrections (DOC) security protocols.
• Administrative & Computer Skills: The aptitude to complete State of Iowa procurement training, research parts, communicate professionally with vendors, and manage digital documentation and purchase orders.

What We Offer

Join a team-oriented, positive work environment where your contributions are valued. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Retirement: Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) and optional 457 savings plan with employer contributions.
• Health & Wellness: Excellent affordable health, dental, life and vision insurance.
• Time Off: Generous paid holidays, plus accrued vacation and sick time.
• Discounts: Access to various employee discount programs.

Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., some travel required

New Hire training:

Two (2) weeks of offsite training.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• Four years of full-time work experience in one or more of the recognized building (e.g., carpentry, painting, plumbing/pipefitting, electrical and masonry) and mechanical/repair (e.g., air conditioning/ heating, auto mechanics, upholstery and welding) trades.
• A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in a recognized building and mechanical trade for each year of the required experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Furniture Upholsterer, Mason, Maintenance Repairer, Carpenter 1 or 2, Painter 1 or 2, Plumber 1 or 2, or Welder.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.

Additional Qualification Requirements

Within a period of time, as determined by the appointing authority, persons in this class may be required to obtain a license to perform electrical work in accordance with Chapter 103, Iowa Code

Designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain the required commercial drivers license and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.

Why Choose the State of Iowa?

At the heart of our commitment to excellence is a dedication to our most valuable asset - our employees. Discover the outstanding benefits that set us apart as an employer of choice.

Our Robust Benefits Package Includes:

Competitive Compensation:

Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise.

Keep in mind, your wage is just one part of your total compensation. Unlock the complete value of your employment with the State of Iowa by using our user-friendly Total Compensation Calculator. Gain insights into your comprehensive annual compensation, including salary and State-provided benefits.

Health and Wellness:

Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

Retirement Planning:

We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind. Click here to learn more about IPERS.

Paid Time Off:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

Professional Development:

Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.

Join Us - Elevate Your Career:

Ready to elevate your career with the State of Iowa? Click here to explore more about our unparalleled benefits and discover what makes us unique. Your success is our priority!

01

Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question. Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

• Yes - I understand and agree.
• No

02

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
• Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

03

How many years of experience do you have of full-time work in one or more of the recognized building (e.g., carpentry, painting, plumbing/pipefitting, electrical and masonry) and mechanical/repair (e.g., air conditioning/ heating, auto mechanics, upholstery and welding) trades?

• Less than two years of experience in the identified areas
• Two years to less than four years of experience in the identified areas
• Four years or more of experience in the identified areas

04

How many years do you have of a combination of accredited college or university course work in a recognized building and mechanical trade AND/OR experience (as described in question one)? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.

• Less than two years of the combined education and/or experience
• Two years to less than four years of the combined education and/or experience
• Four years or more of the combined education and/or experience

05

Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in the classification of Furniture Upholsterer, Mason, Maintenance Repairer, Carpenter 1 or 2, Painter 1 or 2, Plumber 1 or 2 or Welder?

• I am not a State of Iowa employee
• Less than 12 months of experience in the identified areas
• 12 months or more of experience in the identified areas

Required Question

Employer State of Iowa

Agency 227 Corrections - Community Based Corrections - Davenport Address 605 Main St

Davenport, Iowa, 52803

Website https://doc.iowa.gov/seventh-district