Maintenance Mechanic 4 (MM4) - OCC

Maintenance Mechanic 4 (MM4)

Full-time | Permanent

Olympic Corrections Center (OCC)

This recruitment is open for DOC Agency Internal Staff Only.

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Maintenance Mechanic 4 (MM4) at Olympic Corrections Center (OCC) in Forks, WA.

Olympic Corrections Center (OCC) is a 381-bed male facility located near the Hoh Rainforest. This facility houses minimum security incarcerated individuals and offers treatment, work and vocational programs to help ready incarcerated individuals to transition back into the community. OCC also has outside work crews to serve the community as well as fire crews that work alongside Department of Natural Resource employees.

Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides expert level management of planning, directing and performing of work in a specific maintenance discipline or trade.

• Supervise incarcerated individuals, equipment mechanics and/or others performing skilled maintenance, repair and modification of plant machinery and mechanical equipment involved with buildings, special apparatus, utilities and facilities.

• Responsible for snow removal operations.

• Directly responsible for maintenance and construction activities to include repair and preventive maintenance of all buildings assigned to position or as directed.
• Ensure incarcerated work crew to staff ratio is maintained in accordance with Policy/Operational manuals.
• Operate maintenance equipment as required by task.
• Works closely with all stakeholders and maintenance staff to resolve related maintenance issues in assigned buildings.
• Develops, implements, tracks and performs preventative maintenance per prescribed schedules.
• Assists, directs and trains work crews on preventive maintenance procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining up to date Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals stored in assigned lockers, to include proper labeling, weighing, issue and logging procedures.
• Orders equipment, parts and machinery on E-purchasing system for supervisory approval.
• Adheres to invoicing and accounting procedures through Warehouse supply staff and Plant/Facilities manager.
• Conducts daily tool accountability checks at the beginning, mid-day and end of shift. Signs in/out all used tools daily on tool check out sheets.
• Maintain accurate accounting of work performed and open work orders.

Required qualifications:

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Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability .

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• In order to be considered for this position, please attach the following items with your application:

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

  • Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.

• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.

• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.

• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0">DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
8 hours of paid sick leave per month
11 paid holidays a year (12 in 2022 for Juneteenth)
Generous retirement plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance
Deferred Compensation and so much more!

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