Maintenance Craftsman

Do you have a passion for people and a desire to create positive and lasting impacts on employees and in the lives of Idaho's youth?  The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections is seeking an engaging and teamwork-oriented Maintenance Craftsman to join our Nampa Correctional Facility!


We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave and holidays.  On average, employer-paid portions of these benefits make up almost 40% of an employee’s annual salary.
  

• Excellent low-cost Health, Dental, Vision Insurance;
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs);
• Employer-Paid Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD);
• Employer-Paid Term Life and AD&D insurance;
• Up to 12 vacation days AND 12 sick days the first year (increases with years of service);
• Eleven (11) paid holidays a year;
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave; 
• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems-PERSI Retirement;
• 401(k), 457 and College Savings plan options; 
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance;
• Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader); 
• Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP), work/life balance and Wellness Program, identity theft protection, legal document prep services, and travel assistance;
• Additional employee-paid benefits available (additional AD&D and term life);
• State-facilitated training, both on and off the job;
• Continuing education course work reimbursement! 

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS, NAMPA:
The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections has regionalized state services for juveniles committed to its custody, making it possible for most juveniles to remain close enough to their communities so parents and other key community members can take part in the juvenile's treatment. State juvenile correctional centers are located in Lewiston, Nampa, and St. Anthony and provide a full complement of services for youth who range from 10 to 20 years of age.  Nampa is located just minutes from the capital city of Boise in southwestern Idaho. It is the second largest city in Idaho with all the amenities one would expect of an urban area while still retaining that home town atmosphere.

1. Facility maintenance. Typical duties: Electrical. Maintains and repairs panels, circuits, wiring, receptacles, and switches; replaces motors, fans, lights, starters, ballasts, and auxiliary heat systems; repairs extension cords; changes light bulbs; assists journeyman electricians in new installations. Plumbing. maintains and repairs faucets, sinks, drains, toilets, tubs, water heaters and water service and drain lines; unplugs drain systems; repairs leaks and installs washers; cuts and threads or sweats pipe; repairs steam traps and pipes on heat systems; assists journeyman plumbers in the installation and remodeling of plumbing systems. Carpentry. Builds partitions and walls, installs windows, door frames, stairways and railings; hangs doors; repairs damaged wall surfaces; sands and refinishes hardwood floors; builds and sets forms and pours and finishes concrete; builds fences and gates. HVAC. Maintains and repairs heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems; monitors boiler room by reading gauges for pressure and records in log book; checks and repairs leaks in heating/cooling systems; replaces thermostats, control and zone valves and power heads; changes/washes filters. May maintain parking areas and boat ramps.

2. Miscellaneous. Typical duties: services and repairs gas lines; conducts preventive maintenance on building devices and systems; operates equipment such mowers, forklifts, tractors, snowplows, saws, jointers, sweepers, and presses; maintains hand and power tools associated with mechanics, carpentry, electrical plumbing, and general building maintenance; patches and repairs roofs; installs door and lock hardware; moves furniture; paints walls and woodwork; patches and repairs pavement; loads coal; hauls debris to dump; welds using arc, acetylene or similar type equipment; cleans and shampoos carpet; replaces broken windows; shovels snow; repairs and maintains scales, lifts, wheel chairs, and therapy pools; assists other maintenance staff performing general related duties; may function as leadworker over non-skilled staff; responds to emergency callbacks; may perform duties in the organization, operation, and minor maintenance and repair of equipment such as snowmobiles, tractors, trailers, pickups, OHVs and motorcycles; may install and maintain signs.

Incumbents may work in all weather conditions and move in and around confined spaces. These positions are maintenance oriented. When working under the supervision of a licensed journeyman in a respective trade area incumbents can be an apprentice in that specialty. Work involves lifting and carrying items weighing approximately 90 pounds, bending, stooping, shoveling, and climbing ladders. Work may be required in remote and rugged terrain.Some knowledge of: heating and cooling system maintenance and repair.

Experience: performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair involving carpentry, plumbing, electrical and general building maintenance trades work; using and maintaining tools and equipment normally associated with carpentry, mechanics, plumbing, and electrical work. 

Willingness to work in a correctional setting.

A valid driver's license is required for the current opening.

Must meet Federal PREA requirements. In order to protect the safety of our vulnerable juvenile population, the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections requires incumbents for this position to pass a thorough background check including, but not limited to, a pre-hire background check, post-offer drug screen, and an FBI criminal history fingerprint check. Applicants will also be required to complete a comprehensive self-disclosure application and personal history at the time of interview.
 
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID
83720-0285

WEBSITE:
http://www.idjc.idaho.gov/

If you have questions,
please contact us at:
(208) 334-5100

EMAIL:
idjcjobs@idjc.idaho.gov

EEO/AA/Veteran
Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Division of Human Resources at (208) 334-2263.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Salary : $13 - $16