Would you enjoy a career where your leadership skills directly support the daily operations of an important state facility? As a Corrections Maintenance Foreman at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Coal Township, you will have the opportunity to guide hands-on work that keeps the institution safe and functioning. This role allows you to guide inmate work crews as they complete essential maintenance tasks around the facility. Your work will focus on supporting repairs, groundskeeping, and daily upkeep tasks that help operations run smoothly. Apply today to join the Department of Corrections (DOC) and use your practical skills to make a positive impact each and every day!
This position directs inmate work crews and performs hands-on maintenance tasks throughout SCI Coal Township. It requires skill in multiple trades, strong organization, and consistent oversight of work assignments. As a Corrections Maintenance Foreman, you will perform the following duties:
- Crew Oversight: Direct inmate workers completing construction, maintenance, janitorial, lawn care, and snow removal tasks
- Skilled Trades: Perform or assist with carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, painting, welding, and related work
- Tool Control: Issue and inventory tools and materials while conducting searches to ensure accountability
- Material Planning: Identify needed materials and submit purchase requests for supplies and tools
- Work Documentation: Record inmate attendance, inspect assignments, and track completion of daily tasks
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 40 hours/week
- Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
- This position is eligible for full benefits at age 50 or 55.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $49,010.00 (before taxes).
- 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:
- You must possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension.
- 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.