Corrections Maintenance Foreman - SCI Laurel Highlands

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Maintenance Foreman to supervise inmate crews and perform or assist with a range of maintenance tasks across multiple trades. The role emphasizes safety, tool accountability, and planning daily activities to maintain facility operations.

The position offers full-time hours (40/week) with a 7:30 AM–3:30 PM schedule and a starting salary of $49,010 annually before taxes, with retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience performing building maintenance, construction, or general trades work; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Background investigation and CJIS compliance required.
• Veterans’ employment preferences apply.

Responsibilities

• Direct inmate work crews in routine maintenance, grounds care, and construction tasks
• Perform or assist with semi skilled and skilled work in multiple trades
• Issue, track, and account for all tools and materials used during assignments
• Conduct searches to maintain security and ensure proper tool accountability
• Determine needed materials, prepare requests, and organize daily tasks

Job description

Step into a job where your experience helps build a safer environment every day! The Corrections Maintenance Foreman position with the Department of Corrections gives you the chance to guide work crews and support a wide range of maintenance tasks. Your efforts help the facility stay clean, secure, and well maintained. This is a great fit for someone who enjoys teamwork and problem-solving. Join a team that values your skills and helps you grow!

This position guides inmate work crews and assists in skilled maintenance tasks that support the daily operations of the facility. As a Corrections Maintenance Foreman, you will perform the following duties:

• Crew Oversight:Direct inmate work crews in routine maintenance, grounds care, and construction tasks
• Skill Application:Perform or assist with semi skilled and skilled work in multiple trades
• Tool Control:Issue, track, and account for all tools and materials used during assignments
• Safety Enforcement:Conduct searches to maintain security and ensure proper tool accountability
• Work Planning:Determine needed materials, prepare requests, and organize daily tasks

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.