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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.
Qualifications:
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).
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
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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Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.
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.