Correctional Facility Maintenance Manager

The class incumbent is responsible for managing and directing maintenance activities in mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems for all the facilities assigned to the Department of Correction.

• Direct supervision of 4 Correctional Physical Plant Maintenance Superintendents, responsible for a staff of approximately 70 managerial, supervisory and labor/trades, employees and an inmate work force of 25-30.
• Annual Operating Budget: Approximately 2.0 - 3.5 million.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.  Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Manages and directs the overall maintenance of correctional facilities.
   
• Assists in developing cost estimates for large scale mechanical and electrical repair work.  Directs major renovation, alteration, or repair work.  Inspects projects for conformance to safety standards.
   
• Reviews and approves operational cost estimates, schedule needs and budgetary allowances.  Recommends funding allocation to each facility for maintenance requirements.
   
• Supervises and directs the work of facility maintenance superintendents.
   
• Assists in developing specifications for all major and minor capital purchases or services.  Authorizes payments for facilities maintenance functions.
   
• Conducts special studies and prepares reports of finding and recommendations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Correctional Facility Maintenance Manager
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Three years experience in planning, directing and implementing maintenance and preventative maintenance programs involving all aspects of trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting or HVAC.
2. Three years experience in estimating cost, time and materials for projects.
3. Three years experience in interpreting safety and building codes, laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
4. Three years experience in interpreting blueprints, schematics or technical drawings.
5. Six months experience in operations management which includes planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating operations typically through subordinate supervisors.

6. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving). 

Employees in a Correctional Officer series position will be eligible to retire under the provisions of HB363 if, at the time of retirement, they have completed twenty-five (25) years of pension creditable State services and with at least twenty (20) of those years of pension creditable service as a CO series classified position.

If the selected candidate is not a current sworn Delaware DOC Officer, they must successfully complete all phases of a basic training course. The course is administered by the Department of Correction at the Training Academy. Coursework includes physical, classroom and hands-on training. Instruction is provided in the areas of offender supervision, defensive tactics, riot control, weapons, report writing and emergency medical training.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.