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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Maintenance Supervisor

Building & Property MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeLovejoy, GA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Three years of experience in general maintenance involving electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, and carpentry work are required.
  • The candidate must be able to perform the work associated with a Maintenance Technician.
  • The candidate must be in good physical condition to perform the duties of the position.
  • The candidate must be able to prioritize work assignments.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Experience leading or supervising staff is required.
  • The candidate must pass a background check with applicable authorities.
  • Above-average ability to work with computers and software typically used by the department is required.
  • The candidate must be a United States citizen.
  • The candidate must have resided within the United States or its territories for at least three of the last five years, or have worked for the United States overseas for the Federal Government or U.S. Military, or have been a dependent of such an employee.
  • The candidate must meet the stated physical requirements, including frequent lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling, bending, stooping, reaching, and sitting, and occasional heavier lifting, driving automatic equipment vehicles, climbing, walking, standing, and working in extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee facility maintenance activities, identify maintenance needs, and supervise maintenance technicians and/or resident workers.
  • Conduct inspections to determine repair needs and estimate repair costs.
  • Schedule preventive maintenance for all safety equipment and systems.
  • Maintain logs of pending and completed maintenance activities.
  • Prepare progress, status, and other reports as required by the Assistant Administrator/Support, and review maintenance department activities, performance, and operations to assess progress toward established goals and objectives.
  • Assign and inspect the work of maintenance personnel.
  • Coordinate preparation of repair orders, equipment records, and requisitions.
  • Log, monitor, and control dispensing of tools used in maintenance activities.
  • Perform limited administrative functions, including evaluating subordinate personnel work performance and reports.
  • Initiate and conduct training for subordinate personnel.
  • Conduct regular meetings with subordinate personnel to ensure the integrity of maintenance operations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Additional technical trade or college-level courses are highly desirable.

About the Company

The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

The GEO Group operates, owns, and manages private prisons, detention centers, and mental health facilities, and also runs government-owned facilities under contract. It provides services through facility management, residential treatment, electronic monitoring, and community-based programs, delivered under government contracts. The company differentiates itself by being the largest prison operator in the United States with a diversified portfolio that includes private corrections, mental health services, and monitoring programs, expanded through strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to deliver secure and well-managed correctional and behavioral-health services across a wide geographic footprint by owning, operating, and contracting facilities for government clients.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Founded
1984

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