Maintenance Handyman

$48,844 - $68,015/Yr

Unclassified

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time

About the position

The Maintenance Handyman position at Pamunkey Regional Jail is a skilled role focused on the repair and maintenance of equipment and systems within the facility. The incumbent will be responsible for performing routine tasks that ensure the operational efficiency of the jail's infrastructure while adhering to safety and security protocols. This role involves coordinating and directing contractors and inspectors, as well as supervising inmates during maintenance activities, all while maintaining the security of staff, inmates, and the community. Although prior experience is preferred, the organization is willing to train the right candidate, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment. The essential functions of this position include inspecting and maintaining all building environmental systems, such as HVAC, and performing repairs or replacements of complex mechanical equipment. The handyman will also be tasked with maintaining environmental control equipment through relevant repairs and routine maintenance, as well as installing, repairing, and replacing electrical devices, including all wiring. Routine maintenance tasks will encompass machinery cleaning, plumbing repairs, lighting and filter replacements, lock repairs, and roofing maintenance. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining logs and completing daily reports, as well as ordering, controlling, and inventorying building materials, tools, and cleaning supplies used within the facility. In addition to these responsibilities, the handyman will operate and maintain the facility's cooling plant, including pumps and cooling towers, and repair and maintain all types of refrigeration equipment, including kitchen appliances. Knowledge and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety policies, hazardous substances, environmental regulations, and State and Local building codes are crucial. The handyman will also maintain a Preventive Maintenance Program and ensure compliance with all Fire and Safety standards, logs, and documentation. Interaction with staff, vendors, and inmates is a key aspect of the role, as the handyman will need to collaborate effectively to complete various projects. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect and maintain all building environmental systems, such as HVAC.
  • Repair or replace complex mechanical equipment.
  • Maintain all environmental control equipment through relevant repairs and routine maintenance.
  • Install, repair and replace electrical devices to include all wiring.
  • Complete routine maintenance tasks such as machinery cleaning, plumbing repairs, lighting/filter replacement, locks, roofing.
  • Maintain logs and complete daily reports.
  • Order, control and inventory building materials/tools and cleaning supplies that enter and are used within the facility.
  • Operate & maintain facility cooling plant to include pumps and cooling tower.
  • Repair and maintain all types of refrigeration equipment to include kitchen equipment.
  • Knowledge and compliance of Occupational Health and Safety policies, hazardous substances, environmental, water and noise regulations, as well as State and Local building codes.
  • Maintain a Preventive Maintenance Program.
  • Maintain all Fire and Safety standards, logs and documentation.
  • Interact with staff, vendors as well as inmates to complete projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
  • High School diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Course work and/or apprentice training in building operations with mechanical experience, with a minimum of 3 years in the field is desired.
  • Basic understanding of plumbing and HVAC.
  • Ability to operate power and hand tools as well as fire emergency equipment.
  • Ability to read, interpret and work from schematics, diagrams and manuals.
  • Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical and maintenance practices, extensive knowledge is preferred.
  • Good communication skills required, both oral and written, to maintain and prepare reports.

Nice-to-haves

  • Chlor-flor-carbon (CFC license approved by EPA Environmental Protection Agency)
  • HVAC certification
  • Universal Refrigerant Recovery certification
  • Electrical certification
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