Corrections Facility Maintenance Supervisor

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Maintenance Foreman to lead inmate work crews, teach essential skills, and support safe daily operations across facility grounds.

You will supervise crews performing lawn care, snow removal, janitorial tasks, plan daily schedules, inspect work, and instruct on machinery and vehicle maintenance while upholding order.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience performing building maintenance, construction, or general trades work; or an equivalent combination.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• You must pass a background investigation and meet CJIS compliance requirements.
• Veterans' employment preferences may apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inmate work crews performing lawn care, snow removal, janitorial tasks, and routine maintenance.
• Plan daily schedules, assign tasks, and inspect completed work for quality and accuracy.
• Provide instruction in operation and maintenance of machinery and vehicles while maintaining order and discipline.
• Perform or assist with semi-skilled and skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, and welding.
• Issue materials and tools, maintain inventories, and search inmates and work areas to ensure accountability.
• Identify needed supplies and submit purchase requests for materials and tools.

Skills

Crew supervision

Planning

Trade instruction

Leadership

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Maintenance Foreman to lead inmate work crews, teach essential skills, and support safe daily operations across facility grounds.

You will supervise crews performing lawn care, snow removal, janitorial tasks, plan daily schedules, inspect work, and instruct on machinery and vehicle maintenance while upholding order.