CORRECTIONAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES OFFICER

The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies in all Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services (DPSCS) facilities as they occur. Candidates interested in future vacancies at other facilities you should apply at this time.   Applicants certified to this list will remain eligible for one year.

PLEASE INDICATE EACH MARYLAND COUNTY THAT YOU ARE WILLING TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT ON YOUR APPLICATION.

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 A vacancy currently exists at the Baltimore Pre-Release Unit, Baltimore City.

Supervision of adult inmates in maintenance and repair of the captioned faciility. Repairs to electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC and mechanical systems, etc.

Repairs systems that are beyond inmate capability; coordinates the maintenance program for the facility; assigns maintenance repair work orders to qualified inmate workers.

Check repair work to ensure completeness and accuracy with acceptable trade standards and codes.

Estimates costs, for materials and supplies needed to complete repairs.

Coordinates work of outside contractors in repair work at the facility.

Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Correctional Training Commission regulation.

Experience: Three years of experience in stationary engineering maintenance or construction trades.

Note: The above educational requirement is set by the Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209.

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

2. Some positions in this classification may require the operation of a motor vehicle for the transportation of inmates or supplies. Employees assigned such duties will be required to acquire the appropriate Maryland driver's license.

3. Some positions in this classification may require the operation, maintenance and cleaning of high-pressure boilers and equipment. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a valid Maryland First Grade Stationary Engineer license.

4. Employees who have not already done so must complete and successfully pass the Entrance Level Correctional Training Course required for the Maryland Correctional Training Commission certificate during the probationary period.

1. Selection standards for correctional officer certification are established by the Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Correctional Services Article, Section 8-209 of the Annotated Code. These selection criteria are listed in detail in the Code of Maryland Regulations Title 12, Subtitle 10, Chapter 01 and include the following:

U.S. Citizenship
Must be at least 21 years of age
A completed background investigation
Oral interview
Physical examination.

2. Employees are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, must provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.

3. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  The examination may consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the job.  It is essential that you give complete and accurate information on your application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  This office will not consider information submitted after the closing date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR MARYLAND STATIONARY ENGINEER 1ST GRADE LICENSE.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are strongly encouraged.  If no internet access, mail Md. State application to:

DPSCS - Recruitment and Examination Unit
6776 Reistersrtown Road, Suite 309
Baltimore, Md  21215
Attn.: SGrant

Please attach a copy of your Md. Stationary Engineer, 1st Grade License

Applications must be received by the closing date; postmarks are not accepted.

Questions regarding this recruitment call: 410-585-3060  Fax: 410-764-4348

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.