Correctional Maintenance Crew Chief

Pay Schedule I, Grade 29, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Corrections.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due toreclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.Under general supervision, assigns, leads, checks, and performs general maintenance and repair work throughout County correctional facilities.

• Makes work schedules and approves leave. Receives repair requests. Assigns work to individual workers or small crews based upon priorities and skills needed to accomplish the work. Resolves problems encountered at work sites in order to ensure completion of assignments.
• Leads and participates in the work of a crew or crews performing maintenance and repair projects to the physical structure of, and electrical, mechanical, heating, and air conditioning systems and equipment. Consults with and requests the response of skilled trades workers or contractors.
• Instructs and follows security procedures and reports observed security infractions. Instructs correctional maintenance workers and inmates on proper procedures or techniques and provides informal training as needed.
• Schedules and performs regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
• Prepares estimates and reports of labor and materials costs. Requisitions supplies for entire work group.
• Operates a vehicle to travel between facilities.

Examples of Other Duties
May transport workers or supplies to work sites. May oversee contractual work. May assist with security or large clean up operations in emergencies. Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)Required Qualifications
Four years' experience in building construction, maintenance, or repair work with at least one year's experience at the journeyman level in general building maintenance or a building trade. (Related training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the non-journeyman experience.)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):

Journeyman level knowledge of building maintenance and operations practices and techniques. Knowledge of building codes related to building maintenance and repair. Knowledge of materials and procedures used in the building trades.

Skill in the operation and maintenance of building systems and equipment. Skill in using manual and power tools and equipment required to perform routine repair and maintenance of building facilities, systems, and equipment. Skill in interpreting building plans and sketches.

Ability to understand and practice safety and security procedures for correctional facilities. Ability to schedule, assist, and lead others in activities of building maintenance, renovation, installation, and repair. Ability to maintain work records and prepare simple reports. Ability to communicate effectively.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)
Knowledge of the County correctional buildings and building systems. Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing performance of duties, especially safety and security procedures for County correctional facilities.

Skill in accomplishing work assignments by leading others and participating in the work.

Ability to oversee contractual work.

Character Requirement
Persons appointed to this classification must be of good moral character and emotionally stable as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and a drug test.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Correctional Maintenance Crew Chief
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.Persons appointed to this classification must attend correctional training courses offered by the Maryland Correctional Training Commission and other training as set forth by departmental policy. Employees are subject to call to duty and overtime in emergencies.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails the performance of heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, climbing ladders, lifting and carrying of heavy objects, and the use of a full range of hand and power tools and equipment. Some duties require travel between work sites and/or exposure to hazardous conditions such as adverse weather, electricity, chemicals, and bio-hazards, such as body fluids and sewage. Work is performed in a fully operational correctional facility with all inherent hazards.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.