DOC Menard CC Corrections Maintenance Craftsman

Position Title: Corrections Maintenance Craftsman 

Agency :  Department of Corrections 
Closing Date/Time: 11:59 pm,  05/28/2024 
Salary:   Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $5,669 a month; Full Range $5,669 - $8,166 a month  
Job Type:   Salaried 
County:   Randolph  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU: RC006   

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.  When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application.  Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility.  Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

Posting Identification Number  37769 

Position Overview

The Corrections Maintenance Craftsman at Menard Correctional Center is responsible for performing various welding duties including fabrication of barriers, fencing repair, and performing other necessary security improvements to facility buildings and surrounding grounds and structures, as well as general repair and maintenance of the vehicle fleet.  Menard Correctional Center is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual with welding and maintenance experience to serve in the role.  We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.  If interested in this position, please apply according to the instructions on the job posting. 
 

Job Responsibilities

1. Monitors individuals in custody in performing basic maintenance duties on facility buildings and equipment.
2. Performs maintenance work at journeyman level in repair of facility buildings, equipment, and machinery.
3. Maintains count of tools and equipment utilized during shift as well as monitoring and supervising individual in custody workers.
4. Direct or assists in loading and transporting supplies and equipment between institutions or between the institution and local facilities.
5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of those duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1.  Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.

2.  Requires experience necessary to qualify as a journeyman in one of the maintenance or automotive repair trades.

Preferred Qualifications

1.  Prefers at least two (2) years of experience performing maintenance work at a journeyman level.

2.  Prefers at least two (2) years of experience with welding/fabrication and operating a MIG gas metal arc welding (GMAW) welder.

3.  Prefers at least two (2) years of experience employing proper methods and procedures of laying brick.

4.  Prefers at least two (2) years of experience with heating and cooling repair and installation.

5.  Prefers at least two (2) years of experience mixing, pouring, and finishing cement.

6.  Prefers at least two (2) years of experience making arithmetical computations and bulk estimates of materials needed.

7.  Prefers at least two (2) years of experience reading, interpreting, and working from plans, simple drawings and/or sketches.

8.  Prefers at least two (2) years of experience maintaining inventory and accountability of tools.

Conditions of Employment

1.  Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check
2. Requires ability to pass a drug screen.  The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
3. Requires completion of an approved course in guard training within six (6) months of employment.
4. Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

Work Hours:  See Below:  

7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Work Location: Menard Correctional Center,  711