Maintenance Worker Supervisor (Maintenance Worker Foreman)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System•Victorville, CA

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker Supervisor (Maintenance Worker Foreman) is responsible for maintaining and repairing institution buildings and structures while supervising inmate workers. The role includes training 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 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 all correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security. Correctional responsibilities take precedence over other duties and are performed regularly. Appointment is subject to pre-employment screening, including an interview, urinalysis, physical, background investigation, NCIC and credit checks, and, for applicants not currently working in an institution, a qualification inquiry regarding misdemeanor domestic-violence convictions. Successful completion of a three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques course in Glynco, Georgia, is required.

Requirements

  • Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • 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 assessment.
  • Provide detailed resume information supporting assessment responses and demonstrating relevant skills and experience.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Meet the applicable Selective Service requirement.
  • Satisfactorily complete the pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation.
  • Pass applicable National Crime Information Center and credit checks.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise inmate workers performing maintenance and repair of 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 other related trades.
  • Design and develop plans, specifications, and blueprint drawings.
  • Follow safety procedures for hazardous-material handling, OSHA requirements, and environmental issues.
  • Order and purchase materials and equipment needed for assigned projects.
  • Help maintain the security of the institution, with correctional responsibilities taking precedence over other duties.

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.
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