Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hiring Corrections Maintenance Foreman - SCI Waymart in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

THE POSITIONAre you looking for more than just a job, but the start of a successful career? If you have a strong dedication to maintenance and repair, we have an amazing opportunity for you! The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Waymart is seeking a highly motivated candidate with experience in building maintenance and repair to join our team as a Corrections Maintenance Foreman. If you are you a driven individual looking for a career where you can put your maintenance skills to great use, then the DOC wants to hear from you today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Corrections Maintenance Foreman for the DOC, you supervise inmate work crews in completing routine construction, janitorial, grounds keeping, and maintenance work assignments in and around the Waymart correctional facility. These assignments include lawn care, snow removal, janitorial, and other general maintenance. You also plan and assign daily inmate schedules and inspect completed work assignments. In addition, you issue and inventory all materials and tools used to complete work assignments. At times, you will be responsible for performing or assisting with semi-skilled and skilled journey-level work in one or more trades at the facility including carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, 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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
• This position is eligible for full 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 $44,753.00 (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.
• This position requires possession of a valid driver's license that is not under suspension.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation.

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%20Info/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.