Corrections Maintenance Foreman - SCI Cambridge Springs

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Maintenance Foreman to lead inmate work crews and supervise a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks at SCI Cambridge Springs. The role blends hands-on trades with leadership to keep the facility running smoothly.

Ideal candidates bring several years of building maintenance or trades experience, plus a commitment to safety and the ability to plan, supervise, and coordinate material and tool use in a correctional environment.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in building maintenance or trades or equivalent.
• Basic training completion required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inmate work crews in construction, maintenance, and grounds tasks.
• Plan daily schedules and review work for quality and accuracy.
• Provide guidance on safe use and care of tools, machinery, and vehicles.
• Perform or assist with skilled and semi-skilled trades across multiple areas.
• Issue, track, and inventory tools and materials and conduct searches.
• Coordinate needed supplies and submit purchase requests for tools and materials.

Skills

Crew oversight

Work planning

Equipment use

Trades support

Tool control

Material coordination

Education

Basic training completion

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you looking to take your trade and leadership skills to the next level? The Corrections Maintenance Foreman position with the Department of Corrections (DOC) offers a chance to lead important maintenance work at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Cambridge Springs. This role allows you to guide inmate work crews while supporting daily facility operations. It is a great opportunity to expand your experience and keep the institution running smoothly. Step into a role where your skills make a real impact!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role leads inmate work crews and supports the completion of maintenance and repair tasks across the facility. It also involves performing hands-on work in various trades to support daily operations. As a Corrections Maintenance Foreman, you will perform the following duties:

• Crew Oversight: Supervise inmate work crews completing construction, maintenance, and grounds tasks
• Work Planning: Plan daily schedules and review completed work for quality and accuracy
• Equipment Instruction: Provide guidance on the safe use and care of tools, machinery, and vehicles
• Trade Support: Perform or assist with skilled and semi-skilled work in multiple trade areas
• Tool Control: Issue, track, and inventory tools and materials while conducting necessary searches
• Material Coordination: Determine needed supplies and submit purchase requests for tools and materials

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.