MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

The GEO Group, Inc.

Job Description

Job Description
Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

* Paid Time Off* Paid Holidays
* 401(k) Matching* Health Insurance
* Vision Insurance* Life Insurance
* Health Savings Account* Tuition Reimbursement
* Employee Discount* Reduced Tuition Rates
* Disability Insurance* Employee Assistance Program
* 401(k)* Pet Insurance
* Dental Insurance* Paid Training
* Flexible Spending Account* Other Benefits Available

Equal Opportunity Employer.


Responsibilities

Are you a Maintenance Technician looking for a challenging environment that values your ideas and provides opportunities for career growth? If you love your profession, have strong leadership skills, and believe everyone deserves a second chance, we have the job for you! As the industry's global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation, we are looking for people like you to add to our growing team.

Join a Community That Cares

Joining GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care. GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Interested in achieving extraordinary things? Send in your application. Every one of our employees makes us who we are.

Role and Responsibilities

You will be a maintenance specialist who leverages their technical knowledge and skills within a diverse team of driven professionals. Your tasks will include to:

  • Operate equipment and machinery for preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
  • Survey assigned jobs and ensure that sufficient and proper materials and tools are on hand.
  • Direct and inspect the work of detainee maintenance staff, providing technical assistance.
  • Perform carpentry to repair or replace doors, windows, walls, flooring, roofing, etc.
  • Carry out repairs for plumbing, heating, and air conditioning, including furnaces, ductwork, air conditioners, piping, instrument controls, washbasins, and toilet facilities
  • Perform electrical work, such as repairing and replacing fluorescent. fixtures and control switches, as well as disconnecting wiring.
  • Execute minor construction work, such as building storage bins, stockroom shelves, counters, and workbenches using precision hand and power tools.
  • Complete mechanical work involving repair and maintenance of facility machinery, motors, and vehicles.
  • Assist in maintaining the security of assigned detainees.

We're looking for individuals from different backgrounds

Building an inclusive culture where every employee can perform to their maximum potential is the center of GEO's employee value proposition. Our success is based on diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of eclectic perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Here's to unlimited ideas, increased productivity, and innovative solutions!


Qualifications

Competencies Required

The selected candidate is comfortable in a structured work environment, has excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and cares about others. Apply if you have the following:

Minimum Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Two (2) years general maintenance and/or related construction trade.
  • Valid, active driver's license.
  • Must have knowledge of equipment necessary for making proper repairs.
  • Able to perform general plumbing, carpentry, mechanical and electrical repairs;
  • Effectively communicate with residents and staff; react quickly and appropriately in an emergency situation.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must be willing to undergo a rigorous background investigation as required by U.S. Marshals.

Physical Requirements

  • Frequently: lift, carry, push or pull up to 60 lbs. or more; bend, stoop, work with machinery, climb, walk, stand, work in extreme temperatures.
  • Occasionally: reach above shoulder level, drive automatic equipment vehicles, sit.

GEO Secured Services


The GEO Group is an equal opportunity employer. Geo will recruit, hire, train, promote, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, and disability, or other category protected by law, and we will ensure that all employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements. As a federal government contractor, it is GEO's policy to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment minorities, females, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. GEO will also provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business.

 

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