Corrections Facility Maintenance Lead (Trades & Crew)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Clinton Township (PA)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 54,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Maintenance Foreman at SCI Forest to lead inmate work crews and oversee maintenance, repair, and construction across the facility. This hands-on leadership role blends skilled trade work with planning, tool control, and safety oversight to keep operations running smoothly.

It is a full-time position with a 40-hour week, hours from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Sunday–Thursday, and no telework. Salary starts at $49,010 per year.

Qualifications

Four years of experience performing building maintenance, construction, or general trades work; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

Direct inmate work crews, assign daily tasks, inspect completed work, and maintain order during work assignments
Perform or assist with carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, welding, masonry, and other trade activities
Determine needed materials and tools and submit requests to support maintenance and repair assignments
Issue, track, and inventory tools and materials used during work activities
Conduct searches of inmates and work areas to ensure accountability of tools and materials
Provide instruction on the safe operation and preventive maintenance of machinery and vehicles