Custodial Worker

Lorain/Medina Community Based Correctional Facility currently houses 130 non-violent felony offenders from Lorain and Medina counties. The C.B.C.F. is their "last chance" before going to prison. Felony offenders are sentenced by the Common Pleas Court Judges of Lorain and Medina counties.

Maintenance Worker beginning salary is $22.00 based on experience. Benefits include Lorain County health (medical, prescription, vision, and dental), life insurance, Ohio Public Employee's Retirement System, and benefit leave (sick, vacation, and PTO).

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Director, the Custodial Worker is directly responsible for grounds and facility custodial maintenance, performs other duties as required.

Operational Duties-

1) Maintain accurate inventory of all supplies (paper, chemicals, etc.).

2) Maintains and submits in a timely fashion, all appropriate documentation related to assigned tasks.

3) Supervises residents during cleaning and custodial duties.

4) Ensures security plans are adhered to in accordance with established policies and procedures.

5) Ensures sanitation and health plans are strictly adhered to in accordance with applicable codes of the local or state health authorities having jurisdiction.

6) Operates facility maintenance equipment including but not limited to: snow plow; riding lawn mower; push lawn mower; salt spreader; snow thrower; and floor maintenance equipment.

7) Maintains inventory of cleaning chemicals and oversees operation of chemical distribution systems.

8) Ensures facility complies with the regulations of the local fire safety authorities having jurisdiction over the C.B.C.F.

9) Ensures that the facility and its premises are kept reasonably free of health, fire and safety hazards. Ensures that all grounds, walkways, driveways, and parking areas adjacent to the C.B.C.F. are in good repair and well-lighted to ensure safety and perimeter security.

10) Ensures that agency policies and procedures are strictly adhered to with regards to all tools, toxic, corrosive and flammable substances, and other potentially dangerous supplies and equipment being stored within a locked and secure area and which is located outside the security perimeter of the facility.

11) Assists in the establishment of a tool control policy.

12) Reports any malfunctioning or tampered with tools and equipment to the Operations Director along with plans for correcting same.

13) Maintains perpetual inventory of tools, supplies, and equipment relative to building grounds maintenance, sanitation, and transport vehicle needs.

14) Establishes maintenance, repair and replacement policies and procedures utilizing a preventative maintenance philosophy, to ensure that the facility, equipment, grounds, and vehicles are in good repair. Establishes preventative maintenance log in the form of a written record of preventative maintenance services performed. Documents all such activities per agency policy.

15) Assists and supervises performance of various manual labor tasks, such as moving office furniture, setting up office furniture for meetings, etc.

16) Reviews inclement weather and disaster plans for special equipment needs; ensures that building grounds are maintained during weather emergencies.

General Duties:

1) Provides for a safe, secure, and sanitary working environment for all staff members, residents, volunteers, and visitors of the C.B.C.F..

2) Subject to being called into work at any time due to an emergency situation and/or coverage needs.

3) Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to all information obtained and processed in the operation of the C.B.C.F. program.

4) May be required to escort insect and rodent exterminators during inspection and application of extermination control methods.

5) May be required to escort local or state building and health authorities and safety inspectors during inspections.

6) May be required to assist in facility and resident shakedowns.

7) Meets with the Operations Director on a daily basis for a mutual exchange of current events. Participates in scheduled all-staff meetings and other meetings required.

8) Works with the Operations Director to continuously upgrade effectiveness and efficiency of the preventative maintenance plan.

9) Supplements facility coverage.

10) Be energy conscious and stress conservation.

11) Completes a minimum of forty (40) hours of in-service training per year. Participates in seminars and continuing education programs when appropriate and feasible.

12) May be required to provide transport assistance to residents, C.B.C.F. employees, and documents such activity.

Note- This job description shall in no way be construed as a limitation of the authority of supervising personnel to assign tasks which are not listed in the job duties section to employees under their direct or indirect supervision.

Minimum Requirements-

Education: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma; minimum of 600 hours of training in building maintenance and building maintenance repair. Valid State of Ohio low pressure boiler operator license preferred.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years in building and grounds maintenance.

Skills:

Must know, understand, and apply C.B.C.F. program ideologies.

Must internalize and support the program as a positive adult role model.

Must convey a strong interest in being involved in offender rehabilitation.

Must show maintenance skills and ability to use and instruct in the use of assorted hand and/or power tools and equipment.

Working knowledge of the use, care and maintenance of assorted tools and equipment used in building maintenance and repair, exterior grounds maintenance, and vehicle maintenance and repair.

Ability to calculate fractions, decimals and percentages as well as add, subtract, and divide.

Ability to recognize unusual and/or threatening conditions and take appropriate action.

Ability to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instruction, including ability to read and follow department instruction manuals.

Ability to recognize safety warnings.

Ability to demonstrate the physical strength with which to life up to fifty pounds.

Working knowledge of building, grounds, and vehicle maintenance methods, tools, materials, and supplies.

Working knowledge of safety and sanitation practices and procedures.

Ability to plan, organize, train, and direct the work of residents assigned to maintenance crews.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, vendors, co-workers, community agencies, etc..

Ability to work under stressful and demanding conditions.

Ability to effectively manage time and organize workload.

Basic computer skills preferred.

Employee is required to maintain current First Aid and CPR/AED certification.

Automobile, automobile liability insurance, and an acceptable driving record is required. Valid Ohio operator's permit required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Extended hours
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Elyria, OH 44035: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22