Maintenance Worker Supervisor (Maintenance Worker Foreman)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Leavenworth, KS seeks a Maintenance Worker Supervisor to oversee inmate crews and lead maintenance, repair, and renovation across multiple trades. The role emphasizes safety, quality work, and ensuring institutional security.

Responsibilities include designing project plans, developing specifications, ordering materials, and supervising trades such as carpentry, plumbing, and roofing while maintaining compliance with OSHA and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train inmate workers in maintenance, repair, and renovation of buildings and utilities across carpentry, masonry, plumbing, painting, welding, roofing, and related trades.
• Develop plans, specifications and blueprints for projects; ensure compliance with OSHA, safety and environmental standards.
• Order and purchase materials and equipment; maintain security of the institution as part of all staff responsibilities.

Job description

Maintenance Worker Supervisor (Maintenance Worker 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

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the institution buildings and structures, through the supervision of inmate workers. Supervises and trains inmate workers in various phases associated with the construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation of buildings and related structures, grounds, fixtures and utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, cement work, painting, welding, roofing, and other related trades.

Responsible for design and development of plans, specifications and blueprint drawings. Responsible for adhering to safety procedures for hazardous material handling, OSHA requirements, and environmental issues. Responsible for the ordering and purchasing of all material/equipment needed to perform assigned projects. 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 $44.14 – $51.49/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-05 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov