THE POSITION

Are 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 Huntingdon 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 WORK

As a Corrections Maintenance Foreman for the DOC, you will supervise inmate work crews in completing routine construction and maintenance work assignments in and around the Huntingdon 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 : 30 AM to 3 : 30 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 (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 Requirement

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 Info / Pages / default.

aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or :
• your score may be lower than deserved.
• you may be disqualified.

You may only apply / test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work / Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.

S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.

As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

Eligibility rules apply.

How many years of full-time experience performing building maintenance, construction, or general trades work do you possess?

• 4 years or more
• 3 but less than 4 years
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below.

The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision.

If you claimed you do not have experience, type N / A in the text box below.

How much college coursework have you completed in building maintenance, construction, or general trades?

If you are claiming credits / degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left.

You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation.

For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit https : / / www.employment.pa.gov / Additional Info / Pages / default.

aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.

• 120 credits or more
• 90 but less than 120 credits
• 60 but less than 90 credits
• 30 but less than 60 credits
• Less than 30 credits
• None

Have you completed an apprenticeship in building maintenance, construction, or general trades?

If Yes, please list where you completed this apprenticeship, and the specific duties you performed, as supported in the work experience section of your application.

Have you completed a high school vocational technical training program in building maintenance, construction, or general trades?

If Yes, please provide your responses to the two items listed below. If you indicated you have no vocational-technical high school training, type N / A in the text box below.

A. Training Source B. Credits / Clock Hours

Have you completed post-high school vocational technical training in building maintenance, construction, or general trades?

If Yes, you must upload your certificate of completion for review.)

Required Question

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Last updated : 2024-05-19