Corrections Maintenance Worker
Company: Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice
Category: Manufacturing/Skilled Trades
Warrenville
Type: Full Time
The Corrections Maintenance Worker position performs maintenance work in the repairs of institution buildings, equipment, and machinery at IYC Warrenville. The ideal candidate would not only possess these skills but also be motivated to instruct youth that have been committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice in the performance of semi-skilled maintenance tasks and transfer their skills to youth that have a desire to learn. This position is part of the team of Maintenance staff that work to maintain the buildings and grounds at IYC Warrenville.
Anticipated starting salary $5,364 a month; Full Range $5,364 – $7,552 a month. Benefits: Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Pension Plan; Paid parental leave; pre-tax benefits programs including but not limited to: Deferred Compensation, Medical, Daycare, etc.; Employees earn twelve (12) paid Sick Days annually; New Employees earn ten (10) paid Vacation Days in their first year of service and can earn up to twenty-five (25) paid Vacation Days annually (based on years of service); Employees earn three (3) paid Personal Days annually (pro-rated based on start date); Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date).
Essential Functions:
- Under general supervision, performs maintenance work below the journeyman level in the repair of institutional buildings, machinery, and equipment.
- Assigns maintenance or repair tasks to youth performing maintenance repairs.
- Communicates with Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and Stationary Engineer- Assistant Chief in regard to the needs of the institution.
- Maintains inventory and accounts for all tools and equipment belonging to the institution.
- Troubleshoots and resolves minor semi-skilled electrical and plumbing issues or assigns others to do so when absent.
- Provides supervision in the operation of a small maintenance or repair shop within the institution.
- Coordinates vehicle repair and maintenance as per Administrative Directive.
- Cleans and services grease traps bi-weekly.
