Walton County Sheriff's Office - Maintenance Worker- Jail Operations
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*Position is Open Until Filled*
WALTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:
POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Worker (Jail Operations)
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
SALARY RANGE: $33,770 - $48,274
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking qualified applicants for the position of Maintenance Worker.
General Statement of Job –
This is a non-sworn position that performs semi-skilled construction, modification, maintenance and repair work at the Walton County Jail or any other Sheriff’s facility as tasked. This position will supervise and direct jail trustees in the proper performance of their daily tasks while maintaining the security, safety and control of the inmates/offenders assigned to their work detail. Work is performed under the direction of the Support Bureau Lieutenant.
Qualifications –
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years of age with good communication skills.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to use various hand and power tools.
- Experience in electrical trouble shooting.
- Experience in plumbing repair.
- Experience in painting and drywall.
- Experience in maintaining and repairing HVAC systems is preferred.
Essential Job Functions –
- Complete tasks assigned by the Support Lieutenant
- Performing routine maintenance and applying preventative maintenance measures
- Maintaining HVAC equipment
- Repairing potential safety hazards to prevent injuries
- Repairing broken or leaking plumbing fixtures
Required Skills –
Ability to:
- Supervise inmates.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate assignments.
- Self-assign tasks and set schedules for recurring tasks.
- Communicate effectively.
- Use office computer applications.
- Work under stressful conditions.
- Deal with difficult individuals in a correctional setting.
Standards to Perform Job Functions –
Physical Requirements:
- Sit up to 2 hours per day
- Stand up 6 hour per day
- Walk up 4 hours per day
- Frequently lift up to 10 lbs.
- Occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.
- Climb ladders, frequently bend and crawl into awkward spaces, reach and or twist.
HIRING PROCESS:
- Applicants will be required to successfully complete:
- Background investigation which includes, but is not limited to: criminal check, driving check, credit check, previous employment check.
- Polygraph Examination
- Panel Interview
- Drug Screen including nicotine panel
The Walton County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Walton County Sheriff's Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Pursuant to applicable state and federal law, preference and priority shall be given to certain service members and veterans (including spouses and family members of such service members and veterans), and certain service members may be eligible for waiver of post-secondary educational requirements as provided in Chapter 295, Florida Statutes.
Please direct questions regarding this position to hr@waltonso.org
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
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