Maintenance Tech

Pay: $ 25 per hour

Work schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday

Benefit package includes:

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Work with a purpose! Management & Training Corporation is proud to operate the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, TX. Join a team with values that match your own and make a difference in the lives of people needing second chances.

What you'll do: You'll be responsible for the duties involving general maintenance and repairs on equipment and buildings, assisting with technical trades such as plumbing, electrical, painting and carpentry functions in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.

Essential Functions:

• Perform maintenance and repair of structures, electrical systems, heating, plumbing, ventilation, air conditioning and drainage systems. Recommend contracted assistance when on-center repair is not possible.
• Locate circuit breakers and isolate circuits to perform work safely.
• Troubleshoot issues with electrical and electronics systems.
• Perform new installations including bending conduit and pulling wire.
• Repair or replace faulty or damaged light fixtures, outlets and fuses as directed, which may include standing or climbing on a ladder to perform such functions.
• Perform minor construction and repair of structural woodwork.
• Install window shades or coverings, security locks, etc.
• Perform repair or replacement of plumbing fixtures, washers, seals, etc., which may include squatting, bending or sitting to perform such functions.
• Help prepare surfaces for finishing, i.e., painting, as directed.
• Direct Inmates assigned to facility maintenance, which includes long periods of sitting and standing.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks of buildings and equipment as prescribed by manufacturer.
• Perform routine schedule checks of air conditioning systems as prescribed by manufacturer and as needed.
• Perform count of all control items assigned to include tool carts and tool bags, and other control items including class A tools and equipment by providing a daily count before and after shift.
• Ability to perform the physical function of the position which includes but is not limited to; ability to walk properties, climb stairs, climb ladders, use power tools and/or hand tools, lift, squat, bend, sit, or kneel for long periods of time.
• Follow all safety regulations to include the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for self as well as staff and Inmates assigned to the maintenance department.
• Perform on-call support in emergency situations when equipment malfunctions.
• Provide cleaning, transportation, moving of equipment as needed.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of staff, Inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her scope of work as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Three (3) years full-time, wage earning maintenance or construction experience. Equivalent technical trade school courses may be substituted for required experience on a year-for-year basis, for a maximum substitution of two (2) years.
• Valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Why: Make a real difference every day by helping to change lives.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.

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