Correctional Officer/Physical Plant Maintenance Superintendent II

Open to State of DE Dept of Correction Merit Employees Only

Recruitment #022415-MCCH07-380400

Summary Statement

This class incumbent is responsible for managing and coordinating all physical plant operations; delegating workload of subordinate supervisory personnel and inmate workers and directing comprehensive maintenance, repair and remodeling work done at the largest of State institutions.

  • Directs the work of a large labor and trades staff.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Directs comprehensive building maintenance and repair programs.
     
  • Analyzes maintenance and other project costs of performance, recommends and/or institutes changes to reduce costs where indicated.
     
  • Provides recommendations and work plans in difficult complex projects and provides technical assistance to subordinate supervisory personnel.
     
  • Inspects building and grounds for hazards; takes corrective action to remedy the situation and maintain energy management and preventative maintenance programs.
     
  • Advises administrative supervisor of essential major additions, alterations and replacement of mechanical facilities consistent with needed services.
     
  • Estimates operational costs, schedules needs and budgetary allowances, consults with professional and technical personnel regarding specific projects.
     
  • Supervises selection training promotion and discipline of employees.
     
  • Maintains building and plot plans, operational and maintenance design, interprets drafts and writes and reviews specification files for planning and control, and writes reports.
     
  • Directs a programs of grounds care and upkeep.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Correctional Physical Plant Maintenance Superintendent II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Six months experience in planning, directing and implementing maintenance and preventative maintenance programs involving all aspects of trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting or HVAC.
  2. Three years experience in estimating cost, time and materials for projects.
  3. Six months experience in interpreting blueprints, schematics or technical drawings.
  4. Six months experience in interpreting safety and building codes, laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  5. Six months experience in staff supervision of two or more employees which includes to plan, assign, review, discipline, recommend hire, promotion, termination and administer performance plans and reviews.
  6. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

Applicants may only apply if they are current permanent employees of the State of Delaware Department of Correction in a position covered by the Merit System who have completed their initial probationary period.

Incumbents working four or more hours of work between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. the following day will receive 5% shift differential pay. 

Appointees other than in-line promotions must successfully complete a Department training course in security and related areas prior to assignment.  This course is administered by the Department of Correction at the Employment Development Center.  Coursework includes physical, classroom and hands-on training.  Instruction is provided in the areas of inmate supervision, defensive tactics, riot control, weapons, report writing and emergency medical training.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

Selection Process

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.  

Examination: A written test is required.  You will need to retake the exam if you have not applied in DEL by 3/24/2010. Test study guides may be obtained by visiting the Human Resource Management web-site at  http://delawarestatejobs.com/explore/test-study-guides.shtml. Applicants scheduled for examinations will be required to show photo identification to the exam proctor before taking the exam.  All scheduling notices will be sent via email to the applicant.  Please check your email for your scheduled exam date.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.