CDOC General Maintenance Plumbing Supervisor CSTS I (Buena Vista)

Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I

This Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (CSTS I) is a General Maintenance Plumbing Supervisor for the Buena Vista Correctional Complex; a Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) prison facility in Buena Vista, CO. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to : ensuring the safety and security of the general public, staff and inmates; training and overseeing inmate workers in general maintenance and plumbing skills and procedures and ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant completion of assigned building and grounds maintenance tasks. The General Maintenance Plumbing Supervisor promotes the CDOC Mission, Vision and Values with integrity and commitment.

Safety and Security - position maintains safety and security of facility and work sites; through clear and accurate communication, trains and guides staff and inmates in comprehensive keys, tool, equipment and chemical control and use; enforces security procedures by conducting work site searches, strip searches and inmate shakedowns; monitors workplace environment and inmate behavior, paying close attention to changes, inappropriate activity or potential problems; initiates verbal reprimands when necessary and if necessary, physically controls inmates through proper application of restraints or "use of force" techniques; monitors, supervises and escorts inmates according to facility policy, performs shakedowns of work sites and limits inmate access to designated areas; position performs inmate counts, transportation and movement control; responds to emergency situations such as fights, fires and escapes according to agency policy. Through conscientious observation, clear communications and adherence to agency Administrative Regulations, facility Implementation Adjustments and the Code of Penal Discipline, position promotes a safe and secure environment.

Supervision - provides supervision of assigned inmate workers; promotes a high level of performance by setting the work standard according to agency mission, vision and values. Trains and instructs staff and inmates in the appropriate use of all relevant tools, equipment and procedures to ensure efficient, safe and effective completion of assigned tasks; stresses safe construction practices and the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for self, staff and inmates; exemplifies a professional workforce that embodies honesty, integrity and ethical behavior. Participates in inmate hiring process in order to ensure appropriate placement on crews and training needs; tracks and calculates inmate hours and pay, creates schedule and assigns tasks and resolves informal grievances; inspects work and performs inmate evaluations; reduces inmate idleness and creates real life work opportunities to prepare inmates for community reentry.

Operations - position ensures the safe, efficient, compliant and cost effective operations of building and grounds construction, repair or maintenance specializing in plumbing. Plumbing - position is responsible for assisting with all of the following : installs, repairs and modifies back flow prevention, water delivery and waste lines, air gaps, vent stacks, toilets, lavatories, thermostatic shower mixing valves, fire suppression sprinkler systems, storm and sewer lines, drains, grease traps, steam and condensate return lines, pumps, valves, regulators and flush valves. Building Maintenance - position is responsible for the maintenance of facility buildings to include painting, remodeling and repairs; provides instruction and training to inmates in interior and exterior painting, installation, repair, building, modifying and remodeling of prison buildings that are constructed of various materials ( which may include steel, rock, brick, masonry, wood, plaster and pre-stressed concrete); performs and provides training in the design, installation and repair & maintenance of all facility structures; trains inmate workers in the proper use, care and accountability of applicable tools, equipment, chemicals and machinery to ensure safe, effective and efficient completion of projects. Grounds Maintenance - position is responsible for the maintenance of facility grounds to include design, installation and daily maintenance and repair of irrigation pumps, sprinkler heads and lines, pipelines, valves, supply ditches and gates; provides instruction and training to inmates in all aspects of grounds maintenance and the proper use, care and accountability of applicable tools, equipment, chemicals and machinery to ensure safe, effective and efficient completion of projects. Position is responsible for snow removal throughout complex. The General Maintenance Plumbing Supervisor coordinates with other trades projects in order to facilitate the most economical use of resources and assists other physical plant staff with duties as assigned.