Corrections Maintenance Foreman - SCI Coal Township

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Coal Township (PA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full retirement benefits

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution Coal Township seeks a Corrections Maintenance Foreman to lead inmate crews and manage maintenance, repair, construction, groundskeeping, and janitorial operations across the facility.

You will supervise daily schedules, ensure safety, perform skilled trades, train on equipment, and manage tool inventories while coordinating material needs.

Qualifications

• Four years of building maintenance, construction, or general trades experience.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to supervise inmate work crews and maintain order.
• Background investigation and CJIS compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Direct inmate work crews, assign schedules, inspect work, and maintain order.
• Complete or assist with construction, repair, maintenance, groundskeeping, janitorial, and snow removal tasks.
• Perform skilled/semi-skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, refrigeration, masonry, welding, and related trades.
• Provide instruction on operation and preventative maintenance of machinery and vehicles.
• Issue, track, and inventory tools and materials, and ensure accountability.
• Determine material and tool needs and submit purchase requests.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Trade knowledge

Tools

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Electrical

Refrigeration

Masonry

Welding

Steam-fitting

Job description

Join the Department of Corrections (DOC) as a Corrections Maintenance Foreman at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township and put your leadership and trade expertise to work in a dynamic environment. This position offers the opportunity to oversee important maintenance and construction projects while guiding inmate work crews that help keep the facility operating efficiently. No two days are the same, giving you the chance to apply a wide range of skills across multiple trades. If you are looking for meaningful work, professional satisfaction, and the opportunity to make a visible impact every day, this is a career worth exploring.

As a Corrections Maintenance Foreman, you will oversee inmate work crews and support maintenance, repair, construction, groundskeeping, and janitorial operations throughout the facility. This position combines leadership responsibilities with hands‑on work across a variety of skilled and semi‑skilled trades. As a Corrections Maintenance Foreman, you will perform the following duties:

• Crew Oversight: Direct inmate work crews, assign daily schedules, inspect completed assignments, and maintain order during work activities
• Facility Maintenance: Complete or assist with construction, repair, maintenance, groundskeeping, janitorial, and snow removal projects
• Trade Support: Perform skilled or semi‑skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, refrigeration, masonry, welding, steam-fitting, and related trades
• Equipment Training: Provide instruction on the operation and preventative maintenance of machinery and vehicles
• Tool Accountability: Issue, track, and inventory tools and materials, conduct searches, and verify that all items are properly accounted for
• Resource Planning: Determine material and tool needs, and submit purchase requests to support project completion

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 with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $49,010.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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.
• This particular position requires you to possess a valid driver’s license which is not under suspension.
• 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.