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Form of workThe Department of Youth Services (DYS) is the juvenile justice agency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We work with young people who are detained or committed and provide detention, custody, diagnosis, education and support to young people ages 7-21. Most of the youth served are between the ages 14 and 18. The Department promotes positive change for the youth committed to our care, and has been on the forefront of de-institutionalization, in part, by providing adolescent-focused rehabilitation to youth in residential treatment.
The Department of Youth Services employs staff in various professions and backgrounds in order to engage young people in strategies that support positive youth development. As a key member of the residential team, direct-care staff monitor, and provide on-site and immediate intervention of DYS youth in our residential facilities.
For additional information about the Department of Youth Services and its programs please watch: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gyP0kCJ181nBakh9Cc0pNNEyPw7kAoI6/view
We are seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Maintenance Working Foreman to support the Central Region/Zara Cisco Brough Center, located at 288 Lyman Street, Westboro, MA.
The Maintenance Working Foreman Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
- Manage complex maintenance needs of the facility
- Determine the need for maintenance or repair of building structures
- Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and janitorial services within a locked juvenile facility
- Maintain annual preventive maintenance plan and emergency plans
- Recommend repairs and acquisition of supplies or the purchase of new equipment
- This position reports to the Institutional Maintenance Foreman
- Work with Institutional Foreman to Prepare, Request, and Review Bids for services
- Communicate maintenance needs to the Institutional Foreman and Facility Administer
- Other Duties are Required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of safety practices, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and procedures followed in building maintenance and repair work
- Familiarity with types of equipment and materials used in building maintenance, janitorial and repair work
- Adherence to standard preventive maintenance procedures followed in building maintenance structures
- Adept at using small engines - lawnmowers, snow blowers, power tools, etc.
- Ability to operate small hand tools and power tools such as pliers, chisels and drills
- Ability to read and understand written instructions for assembly/repair
- Familiarity with Commbuys and CAMIS
- Ability to read and understand written instructions for assembly/repair
- Working knowledge/understanding of HVAC system, plumbing, and electrical
- Rough and Finish carpentry experience
Special Requirements:
Minimum Age Requirement: 21 years
Applicants must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to perform the physical requirement of the job (i.e. Ability to properly restrain or subdue youth through appropriate use of handcuffs or other restraint techniques) if necessary.
Able to talk and/or hear, stand and walk, run, kneel and climb stairs, as well as lift, carry, push, or pull up to 55 pounds with or without assistance and with or without the use of devices and/or equipment to assist in the lifting effort.
Based on assignment, incumbents may be required to possess a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.
Upon hire, incumbents must complete and maintain a valid certification in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and first aid.
Working Conditions:
Incumbents may be exposed to verbal and/or physical confrontations and potentially dangerous environments.
Incumbents may be required to physically restrain youth.
Incumbents typically work a standard work week (five 8-hour shift); however, may be required to work extended hours, nights, holidays or weekends.
Incumbents may be required to travel in-state and based on assignment may be required to travel out of state.
Schedule:
7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Days off:
Saturday and Sunday
About the Department Of Youth Services: The Department of Youth Services (DYS) is the juvenile justice agency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We work with young people who are detained or committed and provide detention, custody, diagnosis, education and support to young people ages 12-21. Most of the youth served are between the ages 14 and 18. The Department promotes positive change for the youth committed to our care, and has been on the forefront of de-institutionalization, in part, by providing adolescent-focused rehabilitation to youth in residential treatment.
The goal of DYS is to focus on youths' gradual reintegration back to the community as productive citizens. DYS works in partnership with provider agencies, law enforcement and school officials, families, communities and others to ensure that the services provided are effective and that they create pathways to success for the young men and women in DYS care and custody. By working in close collaboration with these entities, DYS can continue to help make communities better and safer places. For more information, please go to: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-youth-services. Pre-Offer Process: Pre-Employment Requirements: Candidates must pass a pre-employment screening which includes: 1) Drug Screening; 2) Psychological Screening; 3) Medical Examination; and 4) Physical Abilities Test (PAT) for direct care positions. If you would like more information, please logon to the DYS website www.mass.gov/dys to access detailed information on the Pre-Employment process. A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
Applicants must have at least two years of full-time, or equivalent part- time, experience in building maintenance, repair and/or construction or in a building construction trade.
Special Requirements:
1. Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts
Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.
2. Based on assignment, incumbents may be required to possess the appropriate certification or licensure as a pesticide applicator in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Pesticide Board of the Department of Food and Agriculture (Code of Massachusetts Regulations #333 1.00 through 10.00).
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
