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Correctional Electrician & Electronics Supervisor - Maine State Prison, Warren.
Pay Grade 21: $54,038.40-$74,006.40 (rate includes $2.00/hr Correctional Career Stipend, $0.60/hr Institutional Stipend and 3.00% Salary Adjustment.)
Job Class Code: 5336
04000.0831
Open: May 01, 2026
Close: May 15, 2026
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Maine Department of Corrections is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the ‘Maine Model of Corrections, we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice-involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment, education, and job training. We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for the right person with a professional attitude and well-developed integrity and ethics, to join us in our mission, ‘Making our Communities Safer by Reducing Harm through Supportive Intervention, Empowering Change, and Restoring Lives’.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The Department of Corrections is accepting applications for a Correctional Electrical and Electronics Supervisor position at the Maine State Prison, in Warren, Maine. Applicants must be willing to participate in stand-by rotation and work holidays and snow days, when necessary. This position is open to DOC employees and all outside applicants.
DESCRIPTION:
This is structure and craft work in supervising the electrical maintenance program and/or electronic systems of a correctional facility. Work includes planning, assigning, and supervising the work of a Correctional Electrician II, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment and electronic systems; and instructing, overseeing and monitoring residents who are Licensed Electrical Helpers. This class is differentiated from the Correctional Electrician II classification in that a major portion of this job is spent planning, directing, and supervising the work of others and developing and carrying out an electrical maintenance program.
REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:
- Plans, directs, and oversees the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment and systems to ensure work is performed safely and conforms to electrical code.
- Direct and inspect the installation and maintenance of light and power circuits to ensure circuits are installed properly and are functioning correctly.
- Plans, directs, monitors, inspects, and participates in wiring of various state-owned buildings during construction or remodeling to ensure work is performed in accordance with electrical code.
- Orders and maintains inventory of materials and equipment to maintain an adequate inventory of electrical supplies.
- Plans jobs to ensure proper repair, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems.
- Records various procedures to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- Inspects electrical systems, projects, equipment, and buildings to ensure safe and proper functioning.
- Monitor and control residents’ behavior to accomplish assigned tasks and maintain institutional security.
- Supervise and instruct residents to work on electrical projects to ensure work is accomplished correctly and safely.
- Implement and comply with human resource laws, policies, procedures and practices such as: AA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies, and employee safety.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the State and National Electrical Code.
- Knowledge of the tools, materials, methods, and practices of the electrical and electronic trade.
- Knowledge of the principles and theory of electricity.
- Knowledge of basic electronic theory and principles.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the electrical trade.
- Knowledge of environmental operating parameters and security systems of the buildings.
- Knowledge of authorized building access rules and procedures.
- Knowledge of fiber optics and cables used for communication.
- Ability to supervise subordinate personnel.
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex technical integrated electronic and security system problems.
- Ability to do research on technical systems, equipment, hazards, methods, practices and to make recommendations to management.
- Ability to schedule installation of devices for new or existing security system components.
- Ability to plan, assign, and evaluate the work of others.
- Ability to interpret and work from sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.
- Ability to keep records and files.
- Ability to estimate materials required for a job.
- Ability to detect and repair defects in a variety of electrical and electronic systems and equipment.
- Ability to use and care for tools and equipment used in the electrical/electronic trade.
- Ability to use applicable computer programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A High School Diploma or equivalent and a current valid Master Electrician’s license as issued by the Electrician’s Examining Board and two (2) years' experience at the Master level. Must have at least one (1) year of experience working in the field of electronics.
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A Maine Master Electrician’s license as issued by the Electrician’s Examining Board.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 18.88% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
- Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodation is provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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