Corrections Maintenance Foreman SCI Phoenix

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Maintenance Foreman to lead inmate work crews at SCI Phoenix, overseeing maintenance, repair, and janitorial tasks while enforcing safety and facility standards.

You will plan work, assign schedules, and provide equipment instruction, ensuring orderly operations in a secure correctional setting. Eligible candidates must meet PA requirements and be able to pass CJIS checks.

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.
• Must pass CJIS background investigation and comply with CJIS requirements.
• Veterans' employment preference applies per PA law.

Responsibilities

• Direct inmate crews performing routine maintenance and construction tasks.
• Plan and assign work schedules and review completed assignments.
• Provide instruction on machinery operation and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain order and discipline during work activities.
• Issue, track, and inventory tools and materials.
• Determine materials needed for carpentry tasks and submit purchase requests.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Planning

Safety compliance

Job description

Become a Corrections Maintenance Foreman with the Department of Corrections (DOC) and bring your drive and leadership to the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix. This position offers a unique opportunity to guide inmate work crews as they complete essential maintenance that keeps the facility running safely and efficiently. You will make a direct impact by promoting structure, responsibility, and steady progress in a secure correctional setting. Step into a role where your skills support a mission that truly matters.

This role focuses on directing inmate work crews that carry out maintenance, repair, and janitorial tasks across SCI Phoenix. It blends supervision, planning, and hands‑on oversight to ensure efficient and orderly work operations. As a Corrections Maintenance Foreman, you will perform the following duties:

• Crew Supervision: Oversee inmate crews completing routine maintenance and construction tasks
• Daily Planning: Plan and assign work schedules and review completed assignments
• Equipment Instruction: Provide instruction on machinery operation and preventative maintenance
• Inmate Management: Maintain order and discipline during all work activities
• Material Control: Issue, track, and inventory tools and materials for assigned tasks
• Work Assessment: Determine materials needed for carpentry tasks and submit purchase requests

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 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). A higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• 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.