Corrections Maintenance Foreman - SCI Phoenix

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Montgomery County, PA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Maintenance Foreman at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix supervises inmate work crews performing maintenance, repair, construction, janitorial, lawn care, and snow removal assignments throughout the facility. The role combines hands-on maintenance work with crew supervision, training, inspections, inventory control, and coordination of project materials. The foreman plans work, assigns daily tasks, checks completed work, trains workers in machinery and vehicle operation and preventive maintenance, maintains order and discipline, documents attendance and training progress, and tracks tools and materials. The position also determines material and tool needs for carpentry and maintenance work and submits purchase requests when necessary. This is a full-time position, scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Telework is not available. Basic training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, is required. The position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55. New Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees start at an annual salary of $49,010 before taxes; a higher salary may be established under the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

  • Four years of experience performing building maintenance, construction, or general trades work, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
  • Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
  • Ability to perform essential job functions.
  • Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise inmate work crews and assign daily maintenance, janitorial, lawn care, and snow removal tasks.
  • Inspect completed assignments to verify that work meets established expectations and requirements.
  • Train workers in the operation and preventive maintenance of machinery and vehicles.
  • Maintain order and discipline during work assignments, and document attendance and training progress.
  • Issue, track, inventory, and account for tools and materials used on assigned projects.
  • Determine tool and material needs for carpentry and maintenance work and submit purchase requests when necessary.

Benefits

  • Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
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