Maintenance Worker Supervisor (Maintenance Worker Foreman)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System•Marion, IL

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 workers in construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation of buildings, structures, grounds, fixtures, and utilities using a range of trade practices, including carpentry, masonry, plumbing, cement work, painting, welding, and roofing. The role also develops plans, specifications, and blueprint drawings; follows safety procedures for hazardous-material handling, OSHA requirements, and environmental matters; 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.
Meet the minimum acceptable level for both the Ability to Supervise and Aptitude for Work with Prisoners screen-out elements.
Receive at least one half of the total possible assessment points.
Provide detailed resume information supporting assessment responses and demonstrating relevant experience and skills.
Complete pre-employment and panel interviews, urinalysis, physical examination, and background investigation satisfactorily.
Pass applicable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.
If not currently working in an institution, 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 course in Glynco, Georgia.
Meet the maximum entry age of 36 for original appointment to a Bureau of Prisons institution, unless an applicable exception or prior federal law-enforcement coverage applies.

Responsibilities

Supervise inmate workers performing maintenance and repairs on institution buildings and structures.
Train inmate workers in construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation of buildings, 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 the security of the institution as a regular and recurring responsibility.