Corrections Maintenance Foreman - SCI Chester

Corrections Maintenance Foreman

• SCI Chester Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania $47,925.00
• $96,538.00 Annually dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, Chester 500 East 4th Street (Show on map) May 29, 2026 Salary $47,925.00
• $96,538.

00 Annually Location Delaware County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number

N-2026-50648

Department Department of Corrections Division CR CHS Mntnc Opening Date 05/29/2026 Closing Date 6/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 98560 Position Number 00244555 Union PSCOA Bargaining Unit H1 Pay Group CO35 Bureau / Division Code 00112220 Bureau / Division State Correctional Institution at Chester Worksite Address 500 East 4th Street City Chester, Pennsylvania Zip Code 19013 Contact Name Ronda Hugaboom Contact Phone 717.307.3234 Contact Email rhugaboom@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Corrections as a Corrections Maintenance Foreman and help keep the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Chester running smoothly every day! This role allows you to guide inmate work crews while developing your own skills in many hands-on maintenance areas. You will play a key part in ensuring safe, clean, and well-maintained facility operations. Bring your leadership and practical know-how to a team that values hard work and service!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the daily operation of SCI Chester by supervising inmate work crews and performing a range of maintenance and repair tasks. It plays a key role in ensuring upkeep and safety of our facilities. As a Corrections Maintenance Foreman, you will perform the following duties:

Crew Supervision:

Direct inmate work crews in completing maintenance, construction, lawn care, snow removal, and janitorial tasks

Work Planning:

Plan daily schedules, assign tasks, and inspect completed work for quality

Equipment Instruction:

Teach the safe use and basic care of machinery, tools, and vehicles

Order and Discipline:

Maintain structure, safety, and proper conduct during work activities

Trade Assistance:

Perform or assist with carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, masonry, welding, or other skilled trade work

Tool Control:

Issue, track, and account for materials and tools which will include conducting searches of inmates and work areas 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 within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $47,925.00 (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 the training academy in Elizabethtown, PA. 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.