Maintenance Worker Supervisor (Maintenance Worker Foreman)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System•Kings, NY

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker Supervisor is responsible for maintaining and repairing institutional buildings and structures by supervising inmate workers. The supervisor trains inmate workers in construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation work involving buildings, structures, grounds, fixtures, and utilities. Work may involve carpentry, masonry, plumbing, cement work, painting, welding, roofing, and related trades. The position also develops plans, specifications, and blueprint drawings; ensures compliance with safety procedures for hazardous-material handling, OSHA requirements, and environmental issues; and orders and purchases materials and equipment for assigned projects. As with all correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security. Correctional responsibilities take precedence over other duties and are performed regularly and on a recurring basis.

Requirements

  • Meet at least the Barely Acceptable level on the Ability to Supervise screen-out element.
  • Meet at least the Barely Acceptable level on the Aptitude for Work with Prisoners screen-out element.
  • Receive at least one half of the total possible points in the applicant assessment.
  • Provide detailed resume information demonstrating the experience and skills needed to perform the duties.
  • Have sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the position's duties.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete pre-employment screening, including a panel interview, urinalysis, physical, background investigation, NCIC and credit checks, and any applicable firearm-authorization inquiry.
  • Successfully complete the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course at Glynco, Georgia.
  • Meet applicable Selective Service requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise inmate workers performing maintenance and repair of institutional buildings and structures.
  • Train inmate workers in construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation of buildings, related structures, grounds, fixtures, and utilities.
  • Oversee work involving 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

  • A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families.
  • A retention incentive of up to 18% may be offered to selectees who meet the criteria.
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