Maintenance Worker Academy for Excellence in Corrections

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program

Performs routine preventive maintenance and monitoring activities on equipment such as air handlers/ refrigeration and air conditioning units/high and low pressure steam systems/heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; records, meter and gauge readings; cleans coils and oils motors; and replaces belts, filters, switches, gauges, and motors

Assists skilled carpenters/plumbers/electricians/electronics technicians/other higher-level maintenance staff in performing maintenance, repair and construction activities

Performs routine maintenance: painting building surfaces and equipment/patch plastering walls/carpentry work on such items as furniture, doors, windows, shelves, and floors; plumbing work such as unstopping toilets and drains; replacing faucets/valves/washers; repairing water line leaks; replacing light bulbs/outlets/switches; limited repairs of electrical motors/generators/communication equipment

Performs minor repairs and adjustments to a variety of machines and equipment such as sewing machines/window air conditioners/general office equipment/metal furniture and structures/electronic medical equipment/wheelchairs/automotive equipment/kitchen appliances; and assembles modular furniture

Receives supervision from a Maintenance Supervisor or other designated supervisor; however, duties are generally of limited difficulty and performed according to established procedures and specific instructions that are provided on new or complex work and performs other related work as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be 18 years or older, with one or more years of experience in maintenance, grounds keeping/landscaping, custodial, or other experience relevant/similar to the above listed job functions.

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Some positions are eligible for a shift differential of $173.34 semi-monthly, which is provided to employees with shifts that begin on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am, and who work at a 24/7 worksite (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center), or whose work requires regular visits to these locations. If selected for interview, eligibility may be discussed at that time with the hiring manager.

The Department of Corrections is the only State agency that currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of service up to 20 years.

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

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