Maintenance Worker Supervisor (Maintenance Worker Foreman)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System•Leavenworth, KS

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker Supervisor is responsible for maintaining and repairing institution buildings and structures by supervising inmate workers. The position supervises and trains inmate workers in construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation work involving buildings, related structures, grounds, fixtures, and utilities. Work may involve carpentry, masonry, plumbing, cement work, painting, welding, roofing, and other related trades. The incumbent 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. The role also includes recurring correctional responsibilities to maintain institutional security, which take precedence over other duties. Successful completion of a three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course in Glynco, Georgia, is required.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Meet the minimum acceptable level for the Ability to Supervise and Aptitude for Work with Prisoners screen-out elements.
  • Receive at least one-half of the total possible assessment points and provide detailed resume information supporting the assessment responses.
  • Have sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the position's duties.
  • Satisfactorily complete pre-employment and panel interviews, urinalysis, physical examination, and background investigation.
  • Pass National Crime Information Center and credit-check screening requirements.
  • Complete a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor domestic-violence convictions if not currently working in an institution, for firearm authorization.
  • Successfully complete the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course in Glynco, Georgia.
  • Meet the Selective Service requirement.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise inmate workers performing maintenance and repair of institution buildings and structures.
  • Train inmate workers in construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation of buildings, related structures, grounds, fixtures, and utilities.
  • Oversee work using trade practices such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, cement work, painting, welding, and roofing.
  • 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 the security of the institution as a recurring correctional responsibility.

Benefits

  • Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
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