Corrections Facilities Maintenance Lead

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Maintenance Foreman at the State Correctional Institution Phoenix. You will supervise inmate crews, plan and inspect maintenance and construction tasks, and train staff to keep facilities running safely and efficiently.

This role blends hands-on work with leadership responsibilities to ensure projects meet standards and schedules. The position offers full-time work, 40 hours per week, with a 7:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule and no telework option.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience performing building maintenance, construction, or general trades work, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• CJIS background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Crew supervision: Direct inmate work crews and assign daily tasks for maintenance, janitorial, lawn care, and snow removal activities
• Work inspections: Review completed assignments and verify work meets established expectations and requirements
• Equipment training: Provide instruction on the operation and preventive maintenance of machinery and vehicles
• Inmate oversight: Maintain order and discipline during work assignments while documenting attendance and training progress
• Tool control: Issue, track, inventory, and account for materials and tools used for assigned projects
• Project planning: Determine material and tool needs for carpentry and maintenance work and submit purchase requests when necessary

Skills

Maintenance experience

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Maintenance Foreman at the State Correctional Institution Phoenix. You will supervise inmate crews, plan and inspect maintenance and construction tasks, and train staff to keep facilities running safely and efficiently.

This role blends hands-on work with leadership responsibilities to ensure projects meet standards and schedules. The position offers full-time work, 40 hours per week, with a 7:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule and no telework option.