Corrections Maintenance Foreman – SCI Mercer Position Available In Mercer, Pennsylvania

Corrections Maintenance Foreman – SCI Mercer
Job Details  This listing closes on 6/28/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Salary $46,986.00 – $94,660.00 Annually Location Mercer County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number

N-2025-27789

Department Department of Corrections Division CR MER Mntnc Opening Date 06/24/2025 Closing Date 6/28/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Job Code
98560
Position Number
00236606
Union
PSCOA
Bargaining Unit
H1
Pay Group
CO35
Bureau / Division Code
00114820
Bureau / Division
SCI Mercer
Worksite Address
801 Butler Pike
City
Mercer, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16137
Contact Name
Maria Traficante
Contact Phone
717.705.9033
Contact Email
mtraficant@pa.gov
Description
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THE POSITION

Are you ready to share your experience in building maintenance and construction with inmates learning new skills? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mercer is seeking a motivated Corrections Maintenance Foreman. If you are enthusiastic about maintaining a large facility while making a positive impact in the futures of inmates during incarceration, this is the job for you. We encourage you to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Corrections Maintenance Foreman, you will oversee inmate work crews in maintenance, repair, construction, groundskeeping, and janitorial tasks. You will plan inmate schedules, instruct proper operation of machinery, and inspect completed work. You will also assist other trades staff in carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, refrigeration, masonry, and welding. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills to ensure adherence to performance standards. In addition, you will inventory materials and tools used to complete work assignments, submits purchase requests for materials, and exercise care, custody, and control over inmates at all times. 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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday.
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

Telework:

 You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Salary:

 Selected candidates who are new to employment with 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 : 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.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. Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania http://www.employment.pa.gov
Address
613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120