Corrections Maintenance Foreman - SCI Chester

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Chester (Delaware County); Presencial; USD 49 000 - 99 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Maintenance Foreman to lead inmate crews and oversee a range of maintenance tasks at SCI Chester. You will manage daily work, schedule, and quality control to ensure safe operations within the facility.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance across trades, safety discipline, and tool stewardship, with opportunities to contribute to essential infrastructure and operational reliability.

Qualificações

• Four years of maintenance, construction, or general trades experience.
• Equivalent mix of experience and training is allowed.
• Basic training completed in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• Background check and CJIS compliance required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead inmate work crews on maintenance, construction, groundskeeping, and janitorial tasks.
• Plan daily schedules, assign tasks, inspect work for quality.
• Provide instruction on safe use and care of tools, vehicles, and machinery.
• Maintain safety and discipline during all work activities.
• Manage tools and materials and conduct inventories for accountability.
• Perform or assist with semi-skilled trades such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical.

Conhecimentos

Maintenance work

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Salary

$49,010.00 - $98,728.00 Annually

Location

Delaware County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-61537

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR CHS Mntnc

Opening Date

10/29/2026

Closing Date

11/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

98560

Position Number

00244555

Union

PSCOA

Bargaining Unit

H1

Pay Group

CO35

Bureau / Division Code

00112220

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Chester

Worksite Address

500 E. 4th Street

City

Chester, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19013

Contact Name

Ronda Hugaboom

Contact Phone

717.307.3234

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Bring your talent to a job that keeps the facility running strong! The Corrections Maintenance Foreman with the Department of Corrections leads crews, manages maintenance tasks, and supports safe operations at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Chester. This role is active, engaging, and full of opportunities to learn. Join a team that relies on your steady guidance and skill!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position leads inmate work crews and supports a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks within the facility. As a Corrections Maintenance Foreman, you will perform the following duties:

• Crew Oversight: Direct inmate work crews completing maintenance, construction, groundskeeping, and janitorial tasks
• Work Planning: Plan daily schedules, assign tasks, and inspect completed work for quality
• Equipment Guidance: Provide instruction on the safe use and care of tools, vehicles, and machinery
• Order and Discipline: Maintain safety, structure, and proper conduct during all work activities
• Tool Management: Issue, track, and inventory tools and materials while conducting searches to ensure accountability
• Trade Support: Perform or assist with semi skilled and skilled work in trades such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $49,010.00 (before taxes). A higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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 Requirements:

• 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).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.