Corrections Maintenance Foreman - SCI Forest

Are you seeking a rewarding public service career that allows you to utilize your skills in building maintenance and construction? The Department of Corrections (DOC) at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) in Forest is currently looking for a Corrections Maintenance Foreman. If you have experience in managing large facilities, this role could be an excellent opportunity for you. By applying today, you can contribute to meaningful change by helping inmates acquire new skills while fostering accountability and positive development.

As a Corrections Maintenance Foreman with the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will utilize your vast knowledge and experience to oversee inmate work crews tasked with carrying out routine construction and maintenance activities within the correctional facility. You will demonstrate your keen sense of awareness as you guide inmates in such tasks as, lawn care, snow removal, janitorial services, and general maintenance. You will be responsible for planning and assigning daily schedules for inmates, as well as inspecting the quality of completed work. With the utmost safety, care, and responsibility, you will manage the issuance and inventory of 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 hour work 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.

• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,986 (before taxes).
• This position is eligible for full benefits at age 50 or 55.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.