Maintenance Mechanic - Jail Maintenance (Sheriff)

Position Summary

Works under general supervision to perform various repair and maintenance work and perform other generalized duties in the operation of county facilities.

Pay Grade: 47H

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience as a maintenance mechanic; AND
• High school diploma or possess a GED.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Replaces defective electrical switches and other fixtures, including changing ballasts with the power off.
• Paints walls, floors, woodwork, and fixtures of buildings using spray guns, rollers, and brushes.
• Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, faucets, complete flush valves, pressure regulators, and open clogged drains using plumbers' tools.
• Replaces and repairs brick and plaster walls.
• Makes and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures using saws, braces, bits, and other carpenters' tools.
• Performs minor welding jobs.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSAs

• General knowledge of the practices and procedures of maintenance and construction.
• General knowledge of wood tools and instruments and their maintenance and use.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints.
• Ability to perform a variety of carpentry duties.
• Ability to replace and repair non-complex electrical installations.
• Knowledge of painting techniques and use of painting materials and equipment.
• Ability to replace and repair non-complex plumbing installations.

Physical Requirements

• Must have manual dexterity.
• Must pass a physical examination

Special Requirements

• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to work in a jail environment.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment.  The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees.  This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department.  The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff's Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.