Overview
Performs routine and preventive maintenance within a correctional facility. This role requires strict adherence to security protocols to ensure facility safety.
MAINTENANCE REPAIRER DEFINITION: Under direction performs a variety of routine maintenance and repair tasks involved in masonry, plastering, carpentry, painting, plumbing, steamfitting, sheet metal, electrical, glazing, mechanical, and/or other types of maintenance work; does related work.
Responsibilities
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Erects simple forms, mixes cement and aggregates, pours same, and does the finishing work involved in concrete structures. Patches and repairs brick and concrete structures. Repairs damaged plastered walls and ceilings. Spackles, and paints interior and exterior metal, wood, and masonry surfaces. Repairs plumbing stoppages and repairs leaks in copper, soil, and iron pipe. Replaces washers and gaskets, and makes general service repairs. Does general sheet metal work involved in repairing roofs, drainboards, and rainspouts. Replaces light bulbs, fuses, wall plates, fixture cords, and switches. Replaces broken glass and reputties. Changes lubricants, refuels, and does light maintenance work on equipment and vehicles. Cleans tools and equipment. Keeps simple records. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Qualifications
Must be able to pass an extensive background check due to the nature of working in a secure, law enforcement environment.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver''s license valid in New Jersey.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor, lift heavy objects, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
1-3 years of experience in general maintenance, construction, or specialized trade preferred but not required.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods, practices,occupational hazards, and safety precautions involved inperforming general maintenance and repair work.
Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to take safety precautions in performing the work.
Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, distribute, and properly use equipment, materials, and supplies.
Ability to maintain simple records.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/ormanual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as longas they can perform essential functions of the job with or withoutreasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.