MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANnnDate: Nov 25, 2024nnReq ID: 45299nnLocation:nnBenton, AR, US, 72015nnCategory: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONnnAnticipated Starting Salary: $32,405.00nnPosition Number: 22086629nnCounty: SalinennPosting End Date: 12/11/2024nnAnticipated Starting Salary: $32,405.00nnLocation: Construction - Benton Work Release - BentonnnThe mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidence-based rehabilitative initiatives for offenders.nnAll DOC positions are designated as Safety Sensitive Positions and are subject to random drug testing pursuant to the Secretarial Directive governing Personnel Drug Testing. Medical marijuana usage, as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution, prohibits Personnel in a Safety-Sensitive Position from the use of medical marijuana even if they are qualifying patient under the amendment and/or hold a registry identification card. Department Personnel are prohibited from the use or possession of a medicinal marijuana card pursuant to this policy and state law.nnPosition InformationnnClass Code: S046CnnGrade: GS04nnFLSA Status: NON-EXEMPTnnSalary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00nnSummarynnThe Maintenance Technician is responsible for overseeing and participating in the maintenance and operation of facilities and equipment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.nnFunctionsnnDevelops preventative maintenance schedules for facilities and equipment and participates in overall planning by providing information and advice concerning equipment status, maintenance replacement, or purchasing needs.nnPerforms skilled and semi-skilled tasks, including building wooden structures, replacing faulty plumbing fixtures, repairing broken pipes, replacing electrical fixtures and receptacles, welding broken parts, rebuilding small motors, overhauling carburetors, tuning up vehicles, operating power tools, pouring and finishing concrete, and servicing refrigeration units.nnReports maintenance and repairs needed in maintaining facilities.nnPrepares employees work schedules, trains new employees, and recommendsnndisciplinary actions, as needed.nnMaintains records and prepares reports including vehicle utilization, equipment history, and materials purchased.nnMay operate a waste water treatment facility by monitoring equipment to ensure proper operation, making repairs, taking samples, and completing reports.nnPerforms other duties as assigned.nnDimensionsnnNonennKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesnnKnowledge of mechanical, electrical, and structural requirements used in the construction and maintenance of buildings and grounds.nnKnowledge of state government procurement practices.nnAbility to plan, assign, and coordinate work activities, and monitor the performance of co-workers and/or subordinates.nnAbility to determine repair/maintenance requirements, perform manual labor, and operate and maintain the necessary tools and equipment.nnAbility to prepare reports and maintain records.nnAbility to maintain inventory and purchase supplies.nnAbility to train others in the use of tools and equipment in order to maintain facilities.nnMinimum QualificationsnnThe formal education equivalent of a high school diploma plus two years of experience in general maintenance operation. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management.nnOTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEEnnLicensesnnNonennThe State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.nnNearest Major Market:Little Rock