Jail Facilities Maintenance Technician/Certified Correctional Officer - Jail - J10057- 37200

Base Pay: $24.12 Hourly
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SUMMARY: Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of Nueces County jail facilities, equipment, and building systems. Responsibilities include electrical, plumbing, mechanical, doors, locks, security hardware, fixtures, and general building maintenance.
Because the position operates within a secure correctional facility, the employee must comply with applicable Nueces County Sheriff’s Office policies, jail security procedures, and Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) requirements applicable to assigned duties. The position combines facilities maintenance responsibilities with correctional officer duties as assigned.
Applicants with a current Texas county jailer/correctional officer license and prior detention facility experience are preferred. Qualified applicants without a current license may be considered, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and successful completion of required training, examination, and licensing within the timeframe established by the Sheriff’s Office and applicable law.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilities Maintenance and Repair
Performs routine and emergency maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of jail facilities, equipment, and building systems, including:
Electrical
Troubleshoots and repairs electrical circuits, outlets, switches, lighting, fixtures, and related components within the employee’s authorized level of competency.
Performs preventive maintenance and identifies electrical hazards requiring corrective action.
Troubleshoots emergency power systems and related equipment.
Coordinates specialized electrical work with appropriately licensed personnel when required by law or county policy.
Plumbing
Repairs and maintains water supply lines, valves, faucets, toilets, sinks, showers, drains, and related fixtures.
Diagnoses leaks, stoppages, pressure problems, and other plumbing failures.
Performs preventive maintenance and responds to plumbing emergencies that may affect inmate housing or facility operations.
Coordinates specialized plumbing work with appropriately licensed personnel when required.
Doors, Locks, and Security Hardware
Inspects, maintains, and troubleshoots jail cell doors, security doors, frames, locks, locking mechanisms, hinges, closers, latches, electronic and mechanical locking systems, door controls, sally-port doors, gates, barriers, and related equipment.
Immediately reports damaged or malfunctioning security equipment that could compromise facility safety or security.
Performs work on security systems only as authorized and in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and training.
Does not modify, bypass, disable, or defeat security devices except as expressly authorized by policy and within the employee’s training and authority.
General Building and Equipment Maintenance
Performs carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, concrete, furniture, fixture, appliance, and equipment repairs.
Performs welding and metal repairs when properly trained and authorized.
Maintains facility grounds and exterior areas.
Assists with emergency repairs, damage restoration, and other facility maintenance projects.
Preventive Maintenance and Documentation
Conducts inspections and preventive maintenance to identify potential equipment failures, safety hazards, and facility deficiencies.
Diagnoses maintenance problems, determines appropriate corrective action, and completes authorized repairs safely and efficiently.
Completes work orders, maintenance logs, inspection records, and other required documentation accurately and timely.
Reports unresolved maintenance issues, significant equipment failures, and conditions requiring specialized repair or additional resources.
Coordinates with supervisors, correctional staff, contractors, and other county personnel as necessary.
Correctional and Facility Security Responsibilities
When assigned correctional duties, the employee shall:
Maintain a safe and secure correctional environment and comply with Sheriff’s Office and jail policies and procedures.
Follow inmate movement, escort, supervision, and access-control procedures applicable to assigned duties.
Maintain appropriate control and supervision of inmates while performing maintenance activities.
Assist correctional staff and respond to emergencies as directed and within the employee’s training and authority.
Report contraband, suspicious activity, security violations, damaged property, and other conditions that may affect facility operations.
Complete required incident reports and other documentation.
Comply with applicable use-of-force policies and Texas law.
Maintain professional boundaries with inmates and protect confidential facility and security information.
Tool, Equipment, and Access Control
Maintain accountability for tools, equipment, keys, access cards, and other items brought into or used within secure areas.
Conduct required tool inventories before entering and after leaving secure areas.
Secure tools, equipment, chemicals, ladders, power equipment, and other potentially hazardous items when not in use.
Immediately report missing, damaged, altered, or unaccounted-for items.
Follow all procedures governing access to restricted areas and the use, storage, and control of security-related equipment.
Security and Confidentiality
Protect confidential information concerning jail security systems, cameras, locks, access controls, keys, facility layouts, security procedures, inmate movement, and facility vulnerabilities.
Disclose security-sensitive information only to authorized individuals for legitimate work-related purposes.
Immediately report suspected security vulnerabilities, unauthorized modifications, missing keys, damaged security equipment, and other conditions that could compromise facility safety.
Comply with all applicable Sheriff’s Office security, confidentiality, and information-handling policies.
Other Duties: Performs other related maintenance, facility support, and correctional duties as assigned, consistent with the employee’s training, qualifications, and legal authority.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications
Applicants must:
Be at least 18 years of age.
Possess a valid Texas driver’s license.
Possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
Successfully complete the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office background investigation and required pre-employment screening.
Meet applicable eligibility requirements for any correctional officer appointment and licensing required by the position.
Be able to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodations as required by law.
Successfully complete required medical, physical, drug, background, and other suitability screenings when applicable to the position and authorized by law or county policy.
Complete required facility security, safety, and correctional training applicable to assigned duties.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to applicants who possess:
A current Texas county jailer/correctional officer license and eligibility for appointment.
Previous correctional or detention facility experience.
Experience in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, commercial, industrial, or institutional maintenance.
Experience repairing jail doors, locks, security hardware, or access-control equipment.
Experience in carpentry, welding, metal fabrication, or general building maintenance.
Applicable trade certifications, licenses, or specialized training.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED and at least one year of correctional or detention experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered only when permitted by Nueces County policy and applicable requirements. Facilities maintenance experience is preferred.
All successful candidates must consent to a criminal background check and are required to maintain their TCOLE certification as a Corrections Officer.
BACKGROUND REQUIREMENT: Due to the position’s access to secure correctional areas, applicants are subject to a background investigation consistent with applicable Texas law, TCOLE requirements, and Sheriff’s Office policy.
As legally authorized and applicable, the investigation may include criminal history, employment and education verification, driving history, professional references, prior correctional or law-enforcement employment, fingerprinting, and review of relevant disciplinary history. Drug screening and other suitability examinations may also be required when applicable to the position and authorized by law or policy.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, work orders, and procedures. Ability to prepare accurate m