What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Maintenance Foreman SCI Huntingdon position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
Are you a motivated person eager to leverage your maintenance expertise in a rewarding career? The Department of Corrections at the State Correctional Institution in Huntingdon is on the lookout for a dedicated individual with a background in building maintenance and repair to become our next Corrections Maintenance Foreman. If you possess the necessary experience and are ready to embark on an exciting new journey, we want to connect with you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Corrections Maintenance Foreman for the Department of Corrections (DOC), your role will involve overseeing inmate work crews tasked with executing routine construction and maintenance projects within the correctional facility and its surroundings. Your responsibilities will encompass various assignments, such as lawn care, snow removal, janitorial services, and general maintenance. You will be responsible for planning and assigning daily schedules for inmates, as well as inspecting the quality of completed work. Additionally, you will manage the issuance and inventory of all materials and tools necessary for these tasks. Occasionally, you may also perform or assist with semi-skilled and skilled work in multiple trades at the facility, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical work, refrigeration, masonry, steam-fitting, or welding.
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 hour work week
- Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,986.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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.
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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.
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Salary : $46,986
