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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Correctional Trades Leader in Newton, Iowa
Correctional Trades Leader
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Correctional Trades Leader
Salary
$52,062.40 - $67,974.40 Annually
Location
Newton - 50208 - Jasper County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-04466
Agency
245 Corrections - Newton Correctional Facility
Opening Date
07/03/2024
Closing Date
7/14/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Point of Contact
justin.thomas@iowa.gov; 641-791-1684
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Job Description
Newton, Iowa is a progressive, family friendly community, a shining star of Central Iowa and a place to call home. Whether you’re raising a family, starting a business or building a home, you’ll want to get to know Newton. The community has many great amenities aside from excellent schools. Unique entertainment, beautiful art displays and parks, and great attractions for families to enjoy.
Centrally located in Iowa just off I-80, Newton, www.newtongov.org , boasts a diverse array of shopping, recreational and dining choices, both locally and within short driving distances. Des Moines is just 35 miles west, Ames is 62 miles NW, and Iowa City is 87 miles east. “America’s Dutch Treasure”, Pella, www.pella.org , lies just 23 miles to the southeast. Enjoy camping, boating, fishing and swimming activities at nearby Lake Red Rock, www.redrockarea.com , 20 miles south. Take in some fast-paced action at an Indy Car or NASCAR race at the Iowa Speedway, www.iowaspeedway.com , or visit the Sprint Car Capital of the World, www.knoxvilleraceway.com , just 25 miles south in nearby Knoxville.
At Newton Correctional Facility, we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Warehousing, Food Service and other support areas. Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals as they prepare for release. Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities. You’ll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture.
Correctional Trades Leader:
Performs journey level work in one or more of the established building (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, etc.) and mechanical/repair (air conditioning/heating, auto mechanics, machine tool, upholstery, welding, etc.) trades and leads offender workers in the maintenance and repair of building and equipment and machinery at either the minimum or medium site. Enforces discipline, safety and security, and custodial measures governing offenders in the performance of building trades. Will plan, assign and direct incarcerated individuals in work task completion steps so that incarcerated individuals achieve competencies and skills needed for successful re-entry.
Performs electrical routine maintenance, such as cutting wire or conduit and drills hole in walls, floors or ceiling for electrical connections. Paints walls, floors, woodwork and fixtures by using spray guns and brushes. Does general masonary work, tuck points and rebuilds concrete walls and steps. Connects water supply and drainage lines to sinks, showers, bathtubs and toilets. Opens clogged drains and replaces washers and pipes by using wrenches and related plumbing tools. Repairs broken or cracked metal parts by setting up and operating welding equipment. Scrapes, files and grinds welded parts by using grinders, emery cloth and hand files. Repairs or rebuilds upholstered furniture. Installs, services and repairs small window air conditioner units. Does preventive maintenance and repairs/overhauls automobiles, trucks and related equipment. Assists in or makes repairs to refrigeration and heating equipment. Troubleshoots and makes repairs to facility equipment. Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches and other guideline pertaining to building and mechanical trades work. Initiates purchase orders for replacement parts and supplies. Demonstrates the ability to plan and lay out work, determine cost estimates and maintains records associated with building and mechanical trades work. Pat searches incarcerated individuals upon their arrival and department, to/from their work area throughout the day. Evaluate and provide written documentation on incarcerated individuals job performance and behavior.
Communicate issues to Supervisor. Attend meetings and training. Use computers and other office equipment as required to complete duties and as needed for other requests. Maintain accurate and up to date offender training records. Perform other related work duties as assigned. Looking for someone with metal fabrication with mig and tig welding experience.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
Four years of full-time work experience in one or more of the recognized building (e.g., carpentry, painting, plumbing/pipefitting, electrical and masonry) and mechanical/repair (e.g., air conditioning/ heating, auto mechanics, upholstery and welding) trades.
A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in a recognized building and mechanical trade for each year of the required experience.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Furniture Upholsterer, Mason, Maintenance Repairer, Carpenter 1 or 2, Painter 1 or 2, Plumber 1 or 2, or Welder.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/CorrectionalTradesLeader-08018-88018.pdf)
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How many years of experience do you have of full-time work in one or more of the recognized building (e.g., carpentry, painting, plumbing/pipefitting, electrical and masonry) and mechanical/repair (e.g., air conditioning/ heating, auto mechanics, upholstery and welding) trades?
Less than two years of experience in the identified areas
Two years to less than four years of experience in the identified areas
Four years or more of experience in the identified areas
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How many years do you have of a combination of accredited college or university course work in a recognized building and mechanical trade AND/OR experience (as described in question one)? 30 semester hours equals one year of experience.
Less than two years of the combined education and/or experience
Two years to less than four years of the combined education and/or experience
Four years or more of the combined education and/or experience
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Are you a current State of Iowa employee (executive branch)? IF YES - How many months of experience do you have in the classification of Furniture Upholsterer, Mason, Maintenance Repairer, Carpenter 1 or 2, Painter 1 or 2, Plumber 1 or 2 or Welder?
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Less than 12 months of experience in the identified areas
12 months or more of experience in the identified areas
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245 Corrections - Newton Correctional Facility
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Newton, Iowa, 50208
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