Corrections Maintenance Foreman - SCI Laurel Highlands

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Maintenance Foreman at SCI Laurel Highlands. The selected individual will perform and oversee building repairs and maintenance while leading a team of inmates. This full-time role requires a strong background in skilled trades and previous experience in maintenance roles.

Benefits

50/55 Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience performing building maintenance or general trades work.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates in maintenance tasks and ensure compliance with established standards.
• Perform skilled trades work such as plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.

Skills

Building maintenance

Leadership

Plumbing

Electrical work

Carpentry

Job description

Are you interested in a leadership role where you can share your skilled trade knowledge and experience with others?The Department of Corrections at SCI Laurel Highlands is seeking a highly motivated individual with the required experience and training to join their team as a Corrections Maintenance Foreman.If youare looking to start an exciting career, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!An employee in this job performs and leads inmates in the performance of various tasks in the repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment as well as new construction and renovation projects. Duties will include the cleaning and grounds keeping of facility buildings and surrounding grounds. Work involves the performance of semi-skilled and skilled journey-level work in the various trades, such as plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. Work also includes responsibility and accountability for the custody, discipline, and security of inmates assigned to the work crew and the efficient accomplishment of work assignments. An employee in this job exercises technical independence in determining work methods and procedures and receives assignments either orally or in writing. Work is reviewed through inspections and upon completion for compliance with established standards and procedures and evaluation of results.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition 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, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 50/55 Retirement plan
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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 Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail].

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.