Corrections Maintenance Foreman - SCI Forest

  • State of Pennsylvania
  • Marienville, Pennsylvania
  • Full Time

THE POSITION

Are you interested in a leadership role where you can share your skilled trade knowledge and experience with others? The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Forest offers an opportunity for individuals eager to take charge in building maintenance, construction, and general trades. This is your chance to showcase your extensive knowledge and practical experience in these vital areas. If you are ready to elevate your career and share your exceptional talents, this opportunity awaits you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Corrections Maintenance Foreman with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will oversee inmate work crews tasked with routine construction and maintenance activities within the correctional facility. Your responsibilities will encompass a variety of assignments, including lawn care, snow removal, janitorial services, and general maintenance. You will oversee planning and assigning daily schedules for inmates, as well as inspecting the quality of completed work. Additionally, you will manage the issuance and inventory of all materials and tools necessary for these tasks. Occasionally, you may also engage in or assist with semi-skilled and skilled work across various trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical work, refrigeration, masonry, steam-fitting, or welding.

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 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Sunday - Thursday or 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Tuesday - Saturday. To be determined upon hire.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • This position is eligible for full benefits at age 50 or 55.
  • Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,986.00 (before taxes).
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 Requirement:

  • You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ....

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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

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  • Eligibility rules apply.

01

How many years of full-time experience performing building maintenance, construction, or general trades work do you possess?

  • 4 years or more
  • 3 but less than 4 years
  • 2 but less than 3 years
  • 1 but less than 2 years
  • Less than 1 year
  • None

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How much college coursework have you completed in building maintenance, construction, or general trades?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

  • 120 credits or more
  • 90 but less than 120 credits
  • 60 but less than 90 credits
  • 30 but less than 60 credits
  • Less than 30 credits
  • None

04

Have you completed an apprenticeship in building maintenance, construction, or general trades?

  • Yes
  • No

05

If Yes, please list where you completed this apprenticeship, and the specific duties you performed, as supported in the work experience section of your application. If No, please type N/A in the text box below.

06

Have you completed a high school vocational technical training program in building maintenance, construction, or general trades?

  • Yes
  • No

07

If Yes, please provide your responses to the two items listed below. If you indicated you have no vocational-technical high school training, type N/A in the text box below.

  • Training Source
  • Credits/Clock Hours

08

Have you completed post-high school vocational technical training in building maintenance, construction, or general trades?

If Yes, you must upload your certificate of completion for review

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

Job ID: 480031918
Originally Posted on: 6/6/2025

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