Correctional Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor - Maine State Prison, Warren.

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Maine Department of Corrections is accepting applications for a Correctional Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor at Maine State Prison in Warren, ME. This is structure and craft work involving the general replacement, upkeep, maintenance, and repair of heating, plumbing, electrical fixtures, and buildings work.  Supervision may include a small staff as well as instructing and overseeing the activities of a resident crew engaged in maintenance and repair tasks at the facility.

MDOC is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the ‘Maine Model of Corrections’, we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice-involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment, education, and job training.

We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for great team players, with a professional attitude and well-developed integrity and ethics, to join us in this mission.

Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Ensure compliance with State policies, including those related to human resources and security protocols for agency information security and confidentiality.
• Create and utilize various correspondence formats, including composing standard business correspondence.
• Ensure that all staff have the tools needed to be successful in their role. 
• Examine documents and information, identify facts, detect errors and irregularities, and take authorized action.
• Write regular and periodic reports.
• Welcome and assist visitors, determining their needs.
• Provide technical assistance to individuals seeking support.
• Apply relevant rules, regulations, policies, procedures, codes, and documentation requirements to routine cases, offering explanations and interpretations.
• Develop standard work procedures within established guidelines.

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and well-being with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• →Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
• →Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• →Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• →Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• →Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes a percentage of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• →Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• →Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• →Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• →Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• →Parental Leave – One of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additionally, unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• →Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.