Sheriff Maintenance Worker

Keeping the peace with dignity, honesty and compassion.
Linn County, located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, is surrounded by beautiful landscape year round and is just a short drive away from the mountains, beaches and waters of Oregon. If you enjoy the great outdoors and four seasons of change, this is the place for you! The Linn County Sheriff's Office offers meaningful work, unique professional challenges, endless learning opportunities, and excellent benefits! Join our team of professionals that make a difference in the lives of others.
The Linn County Sheriff's Office is actively recruiting applicants for the position of Sheriff Maintenance Worker . This is a full time position in our Corrections Programs Division.
This position will typically work 4/10's - either Monday thru Thursday or Tuesday thru Friday.

A person employed in this classification must possess the capability to perform the following duties to be considered for and remain in this position. The duties are essential functions requiring the critical skills and expertise needed to meet job objectives. Additional specific details of these essential functions may be provided by the specific office or department job announcement, if applicable.

1. Repair, service and provide regular and preventative maintenance of gas, water and air heaters, electrical systems, motor appliances, air conditioners and alarm systems.

2. Perform carpentry work as needed. Perform repairs and alterations to drywall, plaster, wall coverings, flooring and other finishes.

3. Repair building hardware as needed, including the changing of locks.

4. Repair and regularly maintain plumbing fixtures, pipes and fire system.

5. Maintain tools and work area in good order. Maintain inventory of tools at all times.

6. May supervise AIC workers who do various tasks around the jail.

7. Establish and perform a preventive maintenance program for the Sheriff's office facilities including the jail. Assist in general labor duties for all departments.

8. Report any area that needs attention that can't be repaired or maintained.

9. Maintain inventory of laundry and cleaning supplies. Order items as needed.

10. Employee work schedule is subject to change to meet emergency or other situations that necessitate scheduling due to conflicts with work areas.

11. Develop and maintain effective, harmonious and reasonable work relationships with others.

12. Maintain regular and predictable work attendance.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

This classification covers the most significant essential functions performed by an employee in this position but it does not include other occasional work which may be similar to, related to or a logical assignment of this position. Any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of the duties listed under essential functions or that arise as other functions. The balance of the various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may change from time to time based upon managements decisions on how to best allocate resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing does not constitute a change in the essential functions of the job classification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY : Reasonable knowledge of the maintenance and repair of public buildings; reasonable knowledge and repair of plumbing, heating and cooling systems. Knowledge of carpentry; knowledge of tools and materials necessary to make repairs. Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment. Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds and other above-ground locations, including roofs. Ability to assess problems with electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems and make necessary corrections to resolve problems. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form, make decisions independently and to use initiative and judgement in dealing with other departments; if necessary, meet and deal courteously and effectively with other employees, department heads, outside agency personnel, contractors and the public. Ability to operate machinery including forklifts and other material handling equipment.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Four years of progressively responsible experience in building maintenance with experience in plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling system repair. Experience in painting, masonry and carpentry and a thorough knowledge of the materials and tools needed to complete repairs to the facility. Graduation from a senior high school or possession of the equivalent GED Certificate; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Be a citizen of the United States. Be 21 years of age or older. Be of good moral fitness, as determined by a thorough background investigation. Be free of any conviction for any felony; any misdemeanor involving violent behavior; or unlawful use, possession, delivery, or manufacture of a controlled substance, narcotic or dangerous drug. Pass a written and oral interview as prescribed by the Sheriffs Office. Journeymans card in maintenance (mill wright), carpentry, electrical or refrigeration is preferred, but not required. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operators license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment may be a condition of employment. Must maintain the ability to testify in court. Must possess and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR card including instruction of the operation of Automatic External Defibrillators.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT : Work is performed both indoors and outside and is physically demanding. Work requirements include the ability to see, talk and hear; sit, stand and walk; bend, stoop and kneel; use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The work requires the ability to lift, move or carry fifty (50) pounds. Work is performed in an environment that involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring safety precautions.

Hiring Process Details

Background Check: Finalists for this position will be subject to an extensive background investigation. Some issues that might cause an applicant to be withheld from further consideration include, but are not limited to the following:

• Felony convictions
• Misdemeanor convictions for:
  • Domestic violence (DV);
  • Currently named as the Respondent in a Restraining Order;
  • Crime of dishonesty; and/or,
  • Crime that resulted in serious physical injury to another.
• Illegal manufacture, transport, or sale of a controlled substance.
• Any repeated convictions of an offense, which indicate disrespect for the law, a lack of good moral character or disposition towards violence and disorder.
• Discharge from employment, where such discharge indicates poor behavior and/or an inability adjusting to discipline.
• A Dishonorable Discharge from the armed forces.
• Persons convicted of a petty larceny.

Drug Use Disqualifiers : No arrests or convictions for any felony or any misdemeanor crimes involving the unlawful use, possession, delivery, or manufacturing of a controlled substance, narcotic or dangerous drug. A history of excessive use of illegal drugs, or other offenses, could disqualify an applicant.

Additional Information : Must be able to read, write and speak English. Must pass a thorough background investigation, psychological exam, drug screen, and integrity interview that establishes strong moral character. Any conduct that could compromise the integrity of the employee, other employees, the Sheriff's Office or the County will be closely evaluated. The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace. Must be able to meet and adhere to agency policy on Personal Appearance Standards. For questions or to request a copy of the policy, please send an email to .... The Linn County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity and Veterans Preference Employer.

Tentative Hiring Process :

1. Application screening and advancement to next phase for qualified applicants.
2. Captain's Interview - Informal 10-15 minute face-to-face or remote interview for eligible and invited applicants (possibly followed by a short facility tour).
3. Oral Board Interview - Formal face-to-face interview for eligible and invited applicants.
4. Conditional Job Offer of Employment extended to top candidate(s) only
5. Statement of Personal History
6. Pre-employment background investigation
7. Psychological Evaluation, Medical and Sheriff's Interview
8. Final Job Offer

Please refer to the official Linn County job description for this position located here :

As a reminder, the Linn County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity and Veterans Preference employer. Employees applying for this vacancy who choose to claim Veterans Preference status must do so at the time of application to this vacancy notice. If you believe you are eligible for Veterans Preference, please complete the form located at and submit it, along with all necessary supporting documentation, with your application packet.