Would you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you could lead hands-on projects that help keep a correctional facility running safely and efficiently? The Corrections Maintenance Foreman position with the Department of Corrections (DOC) offers the exciting opportunity to guide important maintenance work throughout the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Cambridge Springs. Here, you will lead inmate work crews, teach useful skills, and support overall daily operations. This role provides steady, meaningful work that makes a real difference. If you are seeking a fulfilling career path focused on teamwork, problem solving, and teaching various trades, we invite you to apply today!
This position supports facility maintenance by supervising inmate crews and completing work in multiple trades. As a Corrections Maintenance Foreman, you will perform the following duties:
- Crew Leadership: Direct inmate crews in maintenance, repair, construction, and grounds tasks
- Work Oversight: Inspect completed assignments and ensure instructions and schedules are followed
- Skilled Assistance: Support carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other skilled trade work as needed
- Tool Management: Issue tools, maintain inventory, and conduct searches to ensure accountability
- Safety Monitoring: Promote safe work habits, maintain order, and respond to hazards responsibly
- Resource Planning: Determine materials needed and prepare purchase requests for work assignments
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Four years of experience performing building maintenance, construction, or general trades work; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements:
- Successful completion of Basic Training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.