Position Overview

The Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a qualified Corrections Maintenance Worker position to perform maintenance work below the journeyman level at their assigned Illinois Youth Center. The ideal candidate would not only have experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds, but also be motivated to instruct and motivate our youth that have been committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice to complete these work tasks. This position is part of the team of Maintenance staff that work under the direction of the Stationary Engineer-Assistant Chief, to maintain the buildings and grounds of their assigned facilities. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply!

Job Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance work below the journeyman level in the repair of institutional buildings, machinery, and equipment.
• Assigns maintenance or repair tasks to youth performing maintenance repairs.
• Communicates with Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and Stationary Engineer-Assistant Chief about the needs of the institution.
• Accountable for all tools and equipment belonging to the institution.
• Handles minor electrical problems or instructs other employees to do so in his absence.
• Supervises the operation of a small maintenance or repair shop within the institution.
• Coordinates vehicle repair and maintenance as per Administrative Directive.
• Cleans and services grease trap bi-weekly or as needed.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years high school.
• Requires one (1) year of experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience applying knowledge of the machinery and equipment used in buildings and grounds maintenance.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience in the economical usage of materials and supplies.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience of planning and laying out work according to requirements of assignment, and to lead youth by example and instruction.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience in enforcing disciplinary, safety, security, and custodial measures for the control of youth.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience applying knowledge of institutional rules, regulations, and requirements for managing youth behavior.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume, and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department's zero tolerance Drug Testing Policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of position held is prohibited.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry containers/equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires completion of an approved pre-service training course within six (6) months of employment.
• Requires the ability to comply with all local and federal health requirements and/or mandates. Governor Pritzker announced a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all State employees whose job duties require them to work in a congregate care facility. All 24/7 congregate-care facilities operated by the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice are included in this mandate, which went into effect October 26, 2021.

About the Agency

The mission of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes. Over 900 staff members from across various departments—security, programming, education, mental health, and more—collaborate with the understanding that youth are physically, emotionally, and cognitively different from adults. The department provides extensive services to young people through a developmental, treatment-focused model of care that builds youth resiliency, engages families, and promotes community safety at the five youth facilities it operates across the state. IDJJ serves and houses approximately 150 youth and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on Aftercare in various Illinois’ communities.