Maintenance Worker Supervisor (Maintenance Worker Foreman)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

The Maintenance Worker Supervisor (Maintenance Worker Foreman) is responsible for maintaining and repairing institution buildings and structures by supervising inmate workers. The role involves training inmate workers in construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation work on buildings, related structures, grounds, fixtures, and utilities. This work uses a variety of trade practices, including carpentry, masonry, plumbing, cement work, painting, welding, and roofing.

The supervisor develops plans, specifications, and blueprint drawings; follows safety procedures for hazardous-material handling, OSHA requirements, and environmental issues; and orders and purchases materials and equipment for assigned projects. Like other correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security. Correctional responsibilities take precedence over other duties and are performed regularly.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Applicants must demonstrate sufficient training and experience to perform the duties of the position.
• Meet at least the Barely Acceptable level on the Ability to Supervise and Aptitude for Work with Prisoners screen-out elements, receive at least half of the total possible points, and provide detailed resume information supporting the assessment responses.
• Meet applicable CTAP or ICTAP eligibility, qualification, and documentation requirements to receive selection priority.
• Complete a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation satisfactorily.
• Pass screening requirements related to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.
• Applicants not currently working in an institution must complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor domestic-violence convictions to be authorized to carry a firearm.
• Successfully complete the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques training course at Glynco, Georgia.
• Meet the maximum entry age of 36 for original appointment to a Bureau of Prisons institution, unless an applicable prior federal law enforcement coverage or veterans' preference exception applies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train inmate workers in construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation work.
• Maintain and repair institution buildings and structures, grounds, fixtures, and utilities.
• Oversee work involving trade practices such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, cement work, painting, welding, roofing, and related trades.
• Design and develop plans, specifications, and blueprint drawings.
• Adhere to safety procedures for hazardous-material handling, OSHA requirements, and environmental issues.
• Order and purchase materials and equipment needed for assigned projects.
• Maintain security of the institution as a regular and recurring responsibility.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed