What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Facility Tech II - HVAC - Law Enforcement Facility - Sheriff position at Denton County, Texas?
Description
The Correction Facility Technician II performs skilled work in the maintenance and repair of the Sheriff's Department, Detention Center, and jail facilities. Work involves the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment, including jail security systems. This position performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks, requiring a thorough knowledge of building trade skills. This employee is responsible for performing skilled work in one or more building trades, such as electrical, plumbing, and/or heating and air conditioning equipment. Work also involves supervising activities of inmate trustees assigned to work projects.
Examples of Duties
Performs skilled maintenance work on mechanical and technical security systems, including security locks and doors, surveillance systems, fire alarms and smoke exhaust systems, life safety equipment, etc.
Performs maintenance work on heating and air conditioning systems, checking thermostats, couplers, fuses, belts, motors, etc.
Assists in major heating and air conditioning repair projects.
Performs skilled plumbing tasks including assembling, installing and repairing pipes and fittings, opening clogged drains, troubleshooting problem areas, and repairing toilets and faucets.
Performs repairs alterations and maintains building, floors, ceilings, stairways, doors, walls, windows, masonry, furniture, and other law enforcement maintenance areas.
Assists in preparing estimates and cost analysis on projects to determine feasibility of completing projects internally or contracting them out to be completed by an external party.
Assists in drafting and engineering for repairs.
Repairs and maintains electrical and mechanical high security door systems within secure perimeter of the jail.
Supervises activities of inmate trustees assigned to work projects, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards.
Makes inquiries of vendors on delivery dates; purchases small items for repair jobs from vendors; receives materials from vendors.
Reviews and inspects contracted work for quality and compliance with appropriate standards.
Performs appropriate preventive maintenance per monthly schedule.
Performs smoke tests and tests of all Life Safety equipment as required by Texas Commission on Jail Standards.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Minimum Qualifications
Performs other related duties as required.
High School Diploma or GED and a minimum three years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Possession of a current state or local license required for HVAC, plumbing or electrical.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must attain certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as a Jailer within one (1) year of employment.
Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.
Supplemental Information
To ensure proper delivery of emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list.
Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf
Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
The Correction Facility Technician II performs skilled work in the maintenance and repair of the Sheriff's Department, Detention Center, and jail facilities. Work involves the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment, including jail security systems. This position performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks, requiring a thorough knowledge of building trade skills. This employee is responsible for performing skilled work in one or more building trades, such as electrical, plumbing, and/or heating and air conditioning equipment. Work also involves supervising activities of inmate trustees assigned to work projects.
Examples of Duties
Performs skilled maintenance work on mechanical and technical security systems, including security locks and doors, surveillance systems, fire alarms and smoke exhaust systems, life safety equipment, etc.
Performs maintenance work on heating and air conditioning systems, checking thermostats, couplers, fuses, belts, motors, etc.
Assists in major heating and air conditioning repair projects.
Performs skilled plumbing tasks including assembling, installing and repairing pipes and fittings, opening clogged drains, troubleshooting problem areas, and repairing toilets and faucets.
Performs repairs alterations and maintains building, floors, ceilings, stairways, doors, walls, windows, masonry, furniture, and other law enforcement maintenance areas.
Assists in preparing estimates and cost analysis on projects to determine feasibility of completing projects internally or contracting them out to be completed by an external party.
Assists in drafting and engineering for repairs.
Repairs and maintains electrical and mechanical high security door systems within secure perimeter of the jail.
Supervises activities of inmate trustees assigned to work projects, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards.
Makes inquiries of vendors on delivery dates; purchases small items for repair jobs from vendors; receives materials from vendors.
Reviews and inspects contracted work for quality and compliance with appropriate standards.
Performs appropriate preventive maintenance per monthly schedule.
Performs smoke tests and tests of all Life Safety equipment as required by Texas Commission on Jail Standards.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Minimum Qualifications
Performs other related duties as required.
High School Diploma or GED and a minimum three years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Possession of a current state or local license required for HVAC, plumbing or electrical.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must attain certification by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement as a Jailer within one (1) year of employment.
Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.
Supplemental Information
To ensure proper delivery of emails please add jobs@dentoncounty.gov to your email safe list.
Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.
- Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf
Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave
- for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
- to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
- for an employee with a serious health condition
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
