Maintenance Working Foreman, Metro Youth Service Center

The Department of Youth Services is the juvenile justice agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Our mission is to protect the public and prevent crime by promoting positive change in the lives of youth committed to our custody, and by partnering with communities, families, government, and provider agencies toward this end. We accomplish this mission through interventions that build knowledge, develop skills and change the behavior of the youth in our care.

DYS runs a number of hardware secure/detention units that houses juveniles who have been adjudicated by the Court System. These Units are housed in secure and locked facility called a Youth Service Center

The Maintenance Working Foreman’s primary duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage complex maintenance needs of the facilities
• 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

This is a Civil Service position. If there is no civil service list for this title, employees appointed must take and pass the next Civil Service examination when administered.

Additional Information:

Hours to be Worked: 40

Schedule :

Shift: First Shift 10:00am - 6:00pm

Days Off: Friday and Saturday

_Transportation: _must have reliable transportation

Minimum Age Requirement: 21 years

Employment is contingent on a Background check

About the Department of Youth Services:

As the Juvenile Justice agency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Department of Youth Services promotes positive change in the youth in our care and custody. Our mission is to make communities safer by improving the life outcomes for youth in our care. We achieve our mission through investing in highly qualified staff and a service continuum that engages youth, families, and communities in strategies that support positive youth development. For more information, please go to: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of- youth-services.

Pre-Hire Process:

Candidates must pass a pre-employment screening which includes:

• Drug Screening
• Psychological Screening
• Medical Examination
• Physical Abilities Test (PAT)

If you would like more information, please log on to the DYS website www.mass.gov/dys to access detailed information on the pre-employment process.

Pre-Offer 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.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.