Maintenance Supervisor – Federal Prison Facility Foreman

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Glenville (WV); On-site; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Glenville, WV is seeking a Maintenance Worker Supervisor to oversee the maintenance and repair of institution buildings, supervise inmate workers, and manage project plans and safety compliance.

The role requires supervising trades such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, painting, welding, roofing, and related disciplines, while ensuring security and efficient operations within the facility. Applications open with a deadline of 2026-10-16.

Qualifications

• Supervises and trains inmate workers in maintenance, repairs, and renovations.
• Performs carpentry, masonry, plumbing, painting, welding, roofing, and related trades.
• Develops plans, specifications and blueprint drawings.
• Adheres to safety procedures for hazardous materials, OSHA, and environmental issues.
• Orders and purchases all materials and equipment needed.
• Maintains security of the institution as part of staff responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises inmate workers performing maintenance and repair of institution buildings and structures.
• Trains inmate workers across carpentry, masonry, plumbing, painting, welding, roofing, and related trades.
• Develops plans, specifications and blueprint drawings for projects.
• Ensures compliance with safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and environmental guidelines.
• Coordinates ordering and purchasing of materials and equipment for projects.
• Keeps security considerations central to all duties as required by the institution.

Job description

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Glenville, WV is seeking a Maintenance Worker Supervisor to oversee the maintenance and repair of institution buildings, supervise inmate workers, and manage project plans and safety compliance.

The role requires supervising trades such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, painting, welding, roofing, and related disciplines, while ensuring security and efficient operations within the facility. Applications open with a deadline of 2026-10-16.