Building Maintenance Lead Worker

About the role

The Minnesota Department of Corrections is hiring a Building Maintenance Lead Worker for the Minnesota Correctional Facility – Togo, a minimum-security boot camp housing up to 90 adult male participants. The position provides lead-level expertise in repairing and diagnosing vehicles and buildings, supervising inmate work crews and coordinating contractors, with a day shift (7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Thursday) and no travel required.

Key responsibilities

• Lead repairs and equipment diagnosis and repair of vehicles and buildings
• Assist in developing plans for awarding bids and contracts, and coordinate services and contractors
• Inspect and approve work, and maintain the budget for the repair and maintenance program
• Lead construction projects initiated through the State Architect's office for the facility's buildings, equipment and grounds
• Supervise and direct inmate work crews so that security and services are completed
• Work with incarcerated individuals

Required profile

• Knowledge of leadwork principles sufficient to plan, direct, monitor and review the work of craftsmen, helpers, laborers and other maintenance personnel
• Knowledge of methods, practices, equipment and materials for minor new construction, maintenance, repair or renovation of state buildings
• Ability to make simple sketches and computations to estimate and requisition materials
• Ability to keep work records and reports, including subordinates' hours and maintenance cost estimates
• Valid driver's license, as it may be required for some assignments
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the DOC does not sponsor work visas

Preferred qualifications

• Certificate or degree in the building trades or a related field
• Experience leading workers in maintenance and repair of a secured building
• Blueprint reading, project management and construction equipment knowledge (e.g., skid loaders, tractors, snow removal equipment)

What we offer

• Pay of $32.23 to $37.31 per hour ($67,296 to $77,903 annually)
• Affordable health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, 12 paid holidays
• Defined-benefit pension and a voluntary 457(b) savings plan
• Life insurance, disability insurance and tax-free expense accounts
• Training, professional development and an Employee Assistance Program

Applicants must pass a criminal history check and reference checks, and new hires are fingerprinted within 30 days. Applications are made through the agency's online application system.