Jail Maintenance Specialist

Salary : $52,208.80 Annually
Location : Huntsville, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-00246
Department: Maintenance
Opening Date: 11/16/2023
Hiring Manager: Derrick Hale / Brian Alvey
Hiring Manager Contact Information: dhale@madisoncountyal.gov
Position Overview
Employee will make inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs to plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, following established procedures and receiving direction from supervisor. Responsible for maintaining the physical structures of the Madison County Jail including minor electrical repairs, such as outlets and ballasts, plumbing fixtures, ceilings, doors, HVAC systems, and all other related work as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(All duties listed may not be included in any one position, not does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)

• Repair and maintain physical structures of the Madison County jail using hand and power tools; perform minor electrical repair work to include installing lights, electrical outlets or ballast; repair plumbing fixtures and all associated systems; replace ceiling tiles; repair doors and locks; make necessary repairs to HVAC systems and perform preventative maintenance work on all systems as needed.
• Inspect Madison County Jail for electrical, plumbing and HVAC damages.
• Performs related work as required.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent, with at least five years experience in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC repairs, and blueprint reading preferred.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

• Considerable knowledge of methods, tools and practices of carpentry, plumbing, electrical and HVAC.
• Some knowledge of blueprint reading and hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability write instructions and to understand and follow instructions both written and oral effectively.
• Ability to perform work requiring mechanical aptitudes.

Other Requirements
Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb a ladder, work from scaffolding, lift up to 50lbs, and work outside in adverse weather conditions.

Certifications or Licenses Required

• Must possess both Universal Refrigerant Certification as well as Apprentice Plumbing and Gas Certification.
• Must be able to work "on call", have a valid Alabama Driver's License, a clean driving record, and be able to pass a drug screen, physical and criminal background check.

Work Schedule

• 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Monday - Friday

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the employment application in full.
Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.
A comprehensive set of benefits is offered for all full-time employees. No benefits are offered to part-time or seasonal employees. Please consult with the Human Resources Department for a full list of benefits.
Madison County periodically reviews and when fiscally able, adjusts salary rates and our benefits package to remain competitive in our area.
Benefits Summary
Healthcare Insurance: Blue Cross of Alabama is administered through the Local Government Health Insurance Plan (LGHIP).
Coverage Type Employee'sPremium County's Contribution
Single Coverage Bi-weekly Premium $ 61.00 $ 243.00
Family Coverage Bi-weekly Premium $ 148.50 $ 593.00
Dental Coverage: Dental coverage is included with LGHIP through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. LGHIP manages dental costs and provides enhanced dental benefits using negotiated discounts with in-network dentists. To locate in-network dentists go to www.bcbsal.com. Assuming the services are covered you will normally only be responsible for out of pocket.
Life Insurance: Madison County provides $25,000 in life, $25,000 in accidental death and dismemberment and $25,000 line of duty insurance to eligible employees in certified positions.
Employee Retirement Plans: Employees are required to participate in the Employees Retirement System, which is a Defined Benefit Plan administered through the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA). Participants contribute 5% to 8.5% of their earnings depending on their hire date and classification. Sworn Certified Personnel have an accelerated contribution schedule
*Employer contribution percentage is set by the Retirement Systems of Alabama and changes annually.
Employee Clinic: Madison County employees and dependents over age 12 may use the Employee Health Clinic for the low co-pay of $15.00 per visit. To be eligible to use the clinic, the employee and dependent must be enrolled in Madison County's health insurance plan as their primary coverage.
Voluntary Plans are also available:

• Additional life Insurance for employee and dependents
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and childcare)
• Vision Insurance
• College Counts

Holidays, Annual Leave and Sick Leave:
*Minimum of 10 holidays per calendar year
*Accrue 8 hours of annual leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month