Corrections Maintenance Foreman - SCI Forest

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Maintenance Foreman at SCI Forest to lead inmate work crews and oversee maintenance, repair, and construction across the facility. This hands-on leadership role blends skilled trade work with planning, tool control, and safety oversight to keep operations running smoothly.

It is a full-time position with a 40-hour week, hours from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Sunday–Thursday, and no telework. Salary starts at $49,010 per year.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct inmate work crews, assign daily tasks, inspect completed work, and maintain order during work assignments
• Perform or assist with carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, welding, masonry, and other trade activities
• Determine needed materials and tools and submit requests to support maintenance and repair assignments
• Issue, track, and inventory tools and materials used during work activities
• Conduct searches of inmates and work areas to ensure accountability of tools and materials
• Provide instruction on the safe operation and preventive maintenance of machinery and vehicles

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Maintenance planning

Tools

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Electrical

Welding

Masonry

Job description

Take charge of important maintenance and construction activities as a Corrections Maintenance Foreman at SCI Forest. This exciting position combines hands on maintenance work with the opportunity to guide inmate work crews and support facility operations. Put your trade skills to work on a wide variety of projects while helping maintain a safe and functional environment. Build a rewarding career with an agency that values teamwork, responsibility, and service.

As a Corrections Maintenance Foreman, you will oversee inmate work crews and support maintenance, repair, construction, groundskeeping, and janitorial operations throughout the facility. This role combines leadership responsibilities with skilled and semi-skilled trade work to maintain safe and efficient facility operations. As a Corrections Maintenance Foreman, you will perform the following duties:

• Crew Supervision: Direct inmate work crews, assign daily tasks, inspect completed work, and maintain order during work assignments
• Maintenance Projects: Perform or assist with carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, welding, masonry, and other trade activities
• Work Planning: Determine needed materials and tools and submit requests to support maintenance and repair assignments
• Tool Control: Issue, track, and inventory tools and materials used during work activities
• Security Oversight: Conduct searches of inmates and work areas to ensure accountability of tools and materials
• Equipment Training: Provide instruction on the safe operation and preventive maintenance of machinery and vehicles

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

• Full-time employment, 40-hour work week
• Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Sunday - Thursday.
• 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 (before taxes).
• This position is eligible for full benefits at age 50 or 55.
• 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.
• 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.