Corrections Maintenance Foreman: Lead Projects & Crew

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Maintenance Foreman at the State Correctional Institution Phoenix. This full‑time role combines hands‑on maintenance with supervising inmate crews, training, and coordinating project resources to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week. The position does not offer telework.

Qualifications

• Four years of building maintenance, construction, or general trades work.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Direct inmate work crews and assign daily tasks for maintenance, janitorial, and related activities.
• Review completed work and verify it meets established standards.
• Provide instruction on operation and preventive maintenance of machinery and vehicles.
• Maintain order and discipline during work assignments and document attendance/training progress.
• Issue, track, and manage materials and tools for projects.
• Plan material and tool needs and submit purchase requests when necessary.

Skills

Crew supervision

Work inspections

Equipment training

Inmate oversight

Tool control

Project planning

Tools

Machinery operation

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Maintenance Foreman at the State Correctional Institution Phoenix. This full‑time role combines hands‑on maintenance with supervising inmate crews, training, and coordinating project resources to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week. The position does not offer telework.