Facilities Maintenance Specialist

6 days ago


Newark, New Jersey, United States The GEO Group Full time

About GEO Secure Services

We are the industry's global leader in evidence-based rehabilitation, providing the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care. Our mission is to provide a safe, secure, and supportive environment for everyone.

As a Facilities Maintenance Specialist, you will be an integral part of our team, ensuring that our facilities are well-maintained and running smoothly.

Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 per year

Job Description:

The Facilities Maintenance Specialist performs general maintenance work with moderate latitude for exercising individual knowledge and technical skill. This role requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities:

  • Survey assigned jobs and ensure that sufficient and proper materials and tools are on hand to complete work.
  • Coordinate work, provide technical assistance, and perform inspections of work performed by detainee maintenance staff.
  • Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
  • Operate equipment and machinery related to assigned area.
  • May perform carpentry work in repairing or replacing doors, windows, walls, flooring, roofing, and any other work pertaining to wood structures.
  • May perform plumbing, heating, and air conditioning work in repairing furnaces, duct work, air conditioners, piping, instrument controls, wash basins, toilet facilities, or any other related work requiring these skills.
  • May perform electrical work in repairing and replacing fluorescent fixtures, control switches, disconnecting wiring, or any other related work requiring these skills.
  • May perform minor construction such as building storage bins, stockroom shelves, counters, and workbenches using precision hand tools and power tools.
  • May perform mechanical work involving repair and maintenance of facility machinery, motors, and vehicles.
  • Maintain records of repairs.
  • Assist in maintaining the security of assigned detainees.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
  • Minimum of five (5) years full-time, wage-earning experience in general maintenance, construction, or related area.
  • Knowledge of maintenance techniques and procedures, including the ability to interpret electrical prints, diagrams, schematics, and to make arithmetic calculations required.
  • Ability to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Frequently: lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 lbs. or more; bend, stoop, work with machinery, climb, walk, stand, work in extreme temperatures.
  • Occasionally: reach above shoulder level, drive automatic equipment vehicles, sit.

About The GEO Group

We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage everyone to apply. Join us in providing the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care.



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