Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (General Foreman)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Jonesville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in the United States is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (General Foreman) to lead maintenance across housing units and buildings. You will supervise civilian journeyman level supervisors who in turn oversee an inmate workforce performing diverse trade tasks.

Occasionally the role requires rotating through multiple locations inside and/or outside the perimeter fence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance and inspection of inside and outside housing units and buildings.
• Oversee civilian journeyman level supervisors who supervise an inmate workforce with various trades.
• May rotate between locations inside and/or outside the perimeter fence to cover duties as needed.

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor (General Foreman)

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor with responsibilities which include construction, repair, maintenance and inspection of all inside and outside housing units and buildings. Provides supervision to several civilian journeyman level supervisors who in turn supervise an inmate workforce involved in a variety of dissimilar trade practices.

For institutions with more than one General Foreman position, i.e., located inside and/or outside the perimeter fence, will be required to rotate through the different locations on a regular basis. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $41.76 – $48.72/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.