Maintenance Foreman

State of Indiana•Madison, IN

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Foreman is responsible for repair and preventive maintenance needs at Madison Correctional Facility, a minimum-security facility in Madison, Indiana. The full-service maintenance team handles a wide variety of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and grounds issues. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7.5 hours per day. The role also involves supervising incarcerated individuals when needed and providing excellent customer service while following security and safety practices. Advancement opportunities are available for employees interested in supervisory positions. The position oversees and participates in preventive maintenance and facility repairs, estimates project costs and work hours, and solicits cost estimates or proposals. It also includes maintaining accountability for materials, tools, equipment, and vehicles; ensuring safety and quality requirements are followed; and recruiting, onboarding, training, coaching, and evaluating employees. Workday attendance at assigned worksites is an essential function. The position may lead an assigned work group and supervises incarcerated individuals, requiring sound judgment and care.

Requirements

Broad knowledge of electrical systems, carpentry, plumbing, and painting trades.
Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise job sites.
Ability to fill in for other foremen to ensure department operations.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints and other remediation plans and documents.
Thorough knowledge of standard practices, processes, materials, and procedures across the various trades, and ability to use related tools and equipment, including those used in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
Thorough knowledge of OSHA standards, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), occupational hazards, and safety precautions for the various trade areas.
Ability to plan and estimate project proposals in terms of equipment, labor hours, and costs.
Ability to endure exposure to inclement weather.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Solicit cost estimates or cost proposals.
Estimate costs and work hours for maintenance projects.
Oversee and participate in preventive maintenance and facility repairs.
Maintain accountability for materials, tools, equipment, and vehicles.
Ensure that self and assigned personnel comply with applicable protective and safety requirements.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees, ensuring they understand role responsibilities and expectations and have opportunities for professional development.
Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate employee performance.
Ensure work meets quality standards and deadlines and follows proper procedures.
Plan, schedule, and supervise job sites.
Fill in for other foremen as needed to ensure department operations continue.
Delegate work, set direction, manage workflow, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skills.
Supervise incarcerated individuals when needed.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completing wellness activities
Health savings account with bi-weekly state contributions
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match
Two fully funded pension plan options
Leave policies, including paid New Parent Leave, paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers, paid community service leave, and combined vacation, personal, and sick leave
Paid holidays
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free parking for most positions
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