IDOC - Maintenance Foremen - SICI

IdahoPTV; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) in Kuna, Idaho is seeking a Maintenance Foreman to manage a range of building maintenance tasks and supervise skilled residents. The role is hands-on and may include after-hours call-backs, with duties spanning heating/cooling, plumbing, and general repairs.

The position emphasizes supervising residents, ensuring safety, and maintaining records of maintenance work performed. Training and readiness to work in a correctional facility are required.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of safety requirements in mechanical/construction trades (training or experience).
• Some knowledge of supervisory practices with lead work experience or training.
• Experience interpreting sketches, blueprints, work orders, or building codes (education or hobby acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Replace switches, fixtures, motors, fans, and filters in facilities.
• Maintain and repair plumbing fixtures and water heaters.
• Patch holes in walls using sheetrock or plaster.
• Maintain and repair HVAC equipment including compressors and dryers.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on mechanical and kitchen equipment.
• Recommend repairs or replacement and maintain maintenance records.
• Supervise and direct resident workers during tasks.
• Monitor residents and conduct searches for weapons or contraband as needed.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Supervisory practices

Blueprints interpretation

Job description

IDOC - Maintenance Foremen - SICI - 26284

23.07 - 25.10 USD per hour

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

The Mission of the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) is to create a model correctional system founded on the belief that people can change. We fulfill this mission by fostering a professional culture that empowers staff, promotes personal responsibility, creates opportunities for success, and strengthens communities. IDOC is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Foreman. This announcement will be used to fill the current vacancy at the South Idaho Correctional Institution (SICI) in Kuna, Idaho. The Maintenance Foreman plays a key role in keeping our facilities running smoothly. This hands‑on position tackles a wide range of building maintenance tasks, from heating and cooling systems to ventilation and plumbing. In addition to performing repairs, you’ll also have the opportunity to supervise and train skilled residents while performing repair work. We’re looking for someone who’s ready to jump in, take initiative, and bring their expertise to a role where no two days are the same. This position could include after‑hours and occasional weekend call‑backs.

Responsibilities

• Replace switches, lamp receptacles, fixtures, ballast's, motors, fans, and filters.
• Maintain and repair plumbing fixtures, lavatories, faucets, sinks, tubs, water heaters and drain lines.
• Patch holes in walls using sheetrock, plywood, tile, and plaster.
• Maintain and repairs heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment such as air compressors, dryers, strainers.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on mechanical and kitchen equipment.
• Recommend repair or purchase of equipment; maintain records and date of maintenance work performed.
• Supervise and direct resident workers.
• Maintain control of residents while performing repair work, conduct search for weapons, tools, and contraband.

Minimum Qualifications

• Good knowledge of safety requirements associated with mechanical and construction trade jobs. This is typically gained through completion of a class or seminar (of more than one day) specifically covering safety practices; OR completion of a college level course covering safety practices in commercial or industrial construction/maintenance settings; OR leadwork experience which involved work assignment, direction, and monitoring of safety on work sites.
• Some knowledge of supervisory practices. Typically gained through completion of a class or seminar (of more than 1 day) specifically covering supervisory practices OR completion of a college course covering supervisory practices OR lead work experience that involved work assignment, direction, and monitoring of staff (such experience on a fill‑in basis is non‑qualifying unless for a minimum of 3 months).
• Experience interpreting sketches, blueprints, work orders, and building codes. Typically gained from education, training, or experience in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on a job. (Hobby or work at home experience is acceptable.)

Specialty Qualifications

• Willing to work in a correctional institution.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html

EEO/ADA/Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail] .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.