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East Mississippi Correctional Facility Maintenance Technician in Meridian, Mississippi
Join a Noble Cause! Launch Your Career in Criminal Justice as a Correctional Officer
Position: Correctional Officer
Facility: East Mississippi Correctional Facility
Location: 10641 US-80, Meridian, MS 39307
Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour
Status: Full Time, Monday -- Friday, 8AM-5PM
Benefits: Embark on a journey with us and enjoy competitive wages, affordable health, dental, and prescription drug insurance, education and tuition assistance, paid time off and paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, and the profound opportunity to make a positive impact every day.
Job responsibilities:
Maintenance Workers are responsible for performing repairs and maintenance of structures, electrical systems, plumbing, washers and dryers, heating and ventilation and air conditioning systems in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.
Essential Functions:
- Repair or replace faulty or damaged light fixtures, outlets and fuses as directed.
- Perform minor construction and repair or structural woodwork.
- Install window shades or coverings, security locks, etc.
- Perform repair or replacement of plumbing fixtures, washers, seals, etc.
- Help prepare surface for finishing, including painting, as directed.
- Direct inmates assigned to facility maintenance.
- Perform preventive maintenance checks of buildings as equipment.
- Perform routine schedules checks of air conditioning systems.
- Perform on-call responsibilities in emergency situations or equipment breakdowns.
- Provide cleaning, transportation, and moving of equipment as needed.
- Promote the development of positive social skills among inmates through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
- Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
- Recommend contracted assistance when on-center assistance when on-center repair is not possible.
- Operate data processing equipment.
Education and Experience Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent, and two (2) years related experience including word processing or computer data entry experience preferred. Must be computer proficient. Valid driver's license in the state of Mississippi with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Post Hire Requirements:
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.
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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Embark on a fulfilling career where you contribute to community safety and positively impact the lives of those within our correctional facility. No prior experience is necessary -- we provide comprehensive paid training for enthusiastic individuals ready to embrace this unique opportunity. Join our team at East Mississippi Correctional Facility, where every day brings a chance to make a real dif erence!