Corrections Maintenance Foreman - SCI Waymart

Reference #: 4659501

THE POSITION

The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Waymart is seeking someone highly motivated to join our team as a Corrections Maintenance Foreman and help lead various projects for the upkeep and repair of buildings. If you are looking to start an exciting maintenance, repair, construction, grounds keeping, and trades career with the Commonwealth, the DOC wants to hear from you!DESCRIPTION OF WORKIn this position, you will supervise inmate work crews in completing routine construction, janitorial, grounds keeping, and maintenance work assignments in and around the facility. Responsibilities include performing or assisting with semi-skilled journey-level work in one or more trades, including carpentry, refrigeration, or painting. You will also plan and assign daily inmate schedules and inspect completed work assignments, issue and inventory all materials and tools used to complete work assignments, and submit purchase request for materials and tools as necessary. Take your career to the next level with our team!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 per week

Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

This position is eligible for full benefits at age 50 or 55.

Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $44,753 (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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS

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 valid 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.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 alues 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.