Corrections Maintenance Foreman - SCI Huntingdon

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections, SCI Huntingdon, seeks a Corrections Maintenance Foreman to lead daily maintenance and repair work, directing inmate crews and applying a broad set of trade skills to keep the facility in top condition. You will plan assignments, inspect work, manage tools and materials, and take ownership of projects that improve safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.

This role blends hands-on trades with leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee inmate work crews completing construction, groundskeeping, janitorial, and general maintenance tasks
• Plan daily assignments, organize schedules, and inspect finished work for quality
• Perform or assist in semi-skilled and skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical work, masonry, welding, and other trades
• Issue, track, and inventory tools and materials, and conduct searches to ensure accountability for all items
• Identify needed materials, prepare purchase requests, and ensure supplies are available for work assignments

Skills

Crew supervision

Work planning

Trade skills

Job description

As a Corrections Maintenance Foreman with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will take the lead in daily maintenance and repair work that keeps the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Huntingdon running at its best. This role gives you the chance to guide inmate crews, apply a wide range of trade skills, and take ownership of projects that make a clear difference. You will help create a cleaner, more efficient, and well‑maintained facility through strong direction and hands on expertise. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys stepping into leadership and seeing the results of their work every day.

This position oversees inmate crews and supports a wide range of maintenance, repair, and trades work across SCI Huntingdon. The role helps ensure that daily operations, facility upkeep, and work assignments are completed accurately and efficiently. As a Corrections Maintenance Foreman, you will perform the following duties:

• Crew Supervision:Oversee inmate work crews completing construction, groundskeeping, janitorial, and general maintenance tasks
• Work Planning and Review:Plan daily assignments, organize schedules, and inspect finished work for quality
• Trade Support:Perform or assist in semi-skilled and skilled work in carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical work, masonry, welding, and other trades
• Tool Control:Issue, track, and inventory tools and materials, and conduct searches to ensure accountability for all items
• Material Management:Identify needed materials, prepare purchase requests, and ensure supplies are available for work assignments

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.
• 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.