Prison Steward : Maine State Prison- EMPLOYMENT REGISTER

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If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. . Open: June 9, 2026 Close: June 22, 2026 Grade 19: $26.89/hr to 34.62/hr (rate includes $1.00/hr Direct Care Stipend) Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) 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 great team players, with a professional attitude and well-developed integrity and ethics, to join us in this mission. MDOC is looking to fill a vacancy for Prison Steward at the Maine State Prison, in Warren. You must be self-motivated, resourceful, able to work as an integral part of a team, and possess excellent time management, analytical, and interpersonal skills. JOB DESCRIPTION: This is administrative services work supporting the use of technology & equipment. You should expect to organize, assign & provide computers to residents, as well as tracking inventory & ordering/replacing computer specific inventory. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: - Order, receive, store, issue, control, and safeguard education computers, peripherals, and software. - Oversee and direct the receipt, storage, and issue of education computers, peripherals, and materials to ensure availability of required items. - Assist in monitoring and inspecting equipment throughout the facility to include education computers, peripherals, servers, and education network equipment. - Assist in performing audits of education computers to assess appropriate use by residents. - Assist in compiling and maintaining resident Computer Use Agreements and other documentation required for resident computer access. - Maintain knowledge and competencies in software and tools required to complete job duties. - Collaborate on department-wide initiatives related to resident technology. - Supervise a resident work crew. DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY: - Knowledge of prison security regulations and operating procedures - Ability to order, receive, store, issue, control, and safeguard education computers, peripherals, and software. - Ability to establish and maintain an inventory control system. - Ability to use departmental resources to research resident requests and respond accordingly. - Ability to demonstrate sound judgement as related to potential resident computer misuse. - Ability to communicate effectively with both facility administration and Central Office staff. - Ability to supervise and direct Resident Technology Workers. - Ability to document and maintain required records. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience). -Education and/or experience providing knowledge of property procurement, correctional operations, administrative procedures, and accountability. LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class). None. State of Maine Benefits: 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, 96 hours of accrued of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave 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: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/som-health-plan/premium-rates. - 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. https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/benefits/health-premium-credit - Dental Insurance- The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value). - Retirement Plan-