Correctional Electrician

Correctional Electrician Recruitment

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction is recruiting for a Correctional Electrician to fill vacancies at Osborn Correctional Institution in Somers, CT and York Correctional Institution in East Lyme, CT. This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, first shift, 7 : 45AM to 3 : 00PM. Selected candidates will be required to attend a 14-week paid hazardous duty training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire, CT.

This role is responsible for the maintenance of :

• Emergency generators and emergency lighting;
• Fence alarm systems;
• Perimeter lighting;
• Motorized gates;
• Fire alarm systems;
• Emergency power / UPS equipment;
• Cell door control systems;
• Surveillance cameras and recording system infrastructure;
• High / low voltage distribution system;
• Equipment in both the kitchen & laundry areas;
• Facility and cell infrastructure wiring;
• Record of tool inventory / control;
• Snow and ice removal; and
• Supervising assigned inmates.

The Connecticut Department of Correction is a diverse agency with a wide variety of employees from Correction Officers, to Educators, to Managers and Skilled Professionals. We value differences that make us stronger as a team and support our mission statement.

Engineering / Facilities Management Services This unit is responsible for providing centralized direction and technical assistance throughout the agency, including management of the capital budget and plan; project design, approval and management; facility preventative maintenance; and repair.

Recently completed projects include building an outdoor firearms training range, conversion of a vacant building to a housing unit at the Gates Correctional Institution, roofing to the main building at the Brooklyn Correctional Institution, and installation of improved body alarms at the Hartford Correctional Center.

The unit coordinates the recycling program of the Department of Correction, recycling over 1,310 tons of cardboard and similarly large numbers of plastic, glass and cans. The unit also coordinates compliance with OSHA standards and environmental guidelines.

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work) : In a Department of Correction facility or district this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the repair, monitoring and installation of electrical systems and equipment.

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AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.