Corrections Facility Maintenance Manager 1 - SCI Smithfield at Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board

About the Department

Bring your leadership skills to a position that keeps critical operations moving forward! The Corrections Facility Maintenance Manager 1 with the Department of Corrections plays a central role in managing maintenance work that supports facility safety and stability. This role allows you to shape procedures, guide staff, and oversee important projects. It offers a rewarding path for someone who enjoys responsibility and working with a team!

Start a meaningful career as a Corrections Facility Maintenance Manager 1 for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) atCoal Township! We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to lead our maintenance staff and keep the institution running smoothly. If you are looking to utilize your facility maintenance and management experience to guide others, apply today!

Position Duties

This position oversees facility maintenance operations and guides staff who complete daily repair, construction, and training tasks within the institution. As a Corrections Facility Maintenance Manager 1, you will perform the following duties:

Daily Oversight: Plan and coordinate routine operations for maintenance and trades tasks
Staff Guidance: Provide direction, training, and review of staff and inmate worker performance
Record Management: Maintain reports, inventories, and personnel records in line with facility standards
Safety Enforcement: Inspect work areas and equipment to meet safety rules and respond to emergencies
Tool Control: Monitor tools, equipment, and work areas to ensure security and proper use

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 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
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: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Two years of experience as a Building Maintenance Foreman, Utility Plant Supervisor, or Corrections Tradesman Instructor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) with a specialty in one of the trades of Carpentry, Electrical, Refrigeration, Plumbing, Sheet Metal, Machinist, Welding, Painting, Automotive, Electronics, or Masonry; or
Six years of experience in the construction, maintenance or repair of buildings; or the operation, maintenance and repair of utility services equipment, including two years in a managerial or supervisory capacity; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
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.

Other Qualifications

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.

Benefits

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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.

Supplemental Questions

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Building Maintenance Foreman, Utility Plant Supervisor, or Corrections Trade Instructor with a specialty in one of the trades of Carpentry, Electrical, Refrigeration, Plumbing, Sheet Metal, Machinist, Welding, Painting, Automotive, Electronics, or Masonry for two or more years full-time?

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.

Do you possess two or more years of full-time experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity in the construction, maintenance or repair of buildings; or in the operation, maintenance and repair of utility services equipment?

How many years of full-time experience in the construction, maintenance or repair of buildings; or the operation, maintenance and repair of utility services equipment do you possess?

6 years or more
5 but less than 6 years
4 but less than 5 years
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None

Have you completed college coursework or technical school study with major emphasis on mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering or the engineering or construction technologies?

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 transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

Have you completed vocational high school programs in related trades areas?

If you are claiming vocational or technical high school training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated No, type N/A in the text box below.

Training Source
Credits/Clock Hours

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – PROJECT PLANNING AND EVALUATION

Plans and evaluates plant/building development and improvement projects with other personnel, consultants, and contractors and engineers and architects. Evaluates proposed maintenance and repair plans to ensure facility needs are met.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience planning building or plant development and improvement projects. I WAS also responsible for valuating proposed plans to ensure all facility needs were met.
B. I have experience evaluating proposed building or plant development or improvement plans to ensure all facility needs were met. SOMEONE ELSE was responsible for the initial planning phase of the project I evaluated.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to project planning.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience planning building or plant development or improvement projects.
Your experience evaluating proposed building or plant improvement or repair plans.
Your actual duties and level of responsibility.

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/University/Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – POLICY DEVELOPMENT

Establishes and directs changes in maintenance or operations policies and procedures. Develops and implements policies, plans, and standards related to the maintenance department. Provides recommendations for changes as needed.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience developing and establishing new maintenance policies and procedures. I WAS also responsible for monitoring existing policies and implementing any necessary changes.
B. I have experience monitoring existing maintenance policies and implementing any necessary changes. SOMEONE ELSE was responsible for the establishment of the initial policies and procedures.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to policy development or business management.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience developing and establishing new maintenance policies and procedures.
Your experience monitoring existing maintenance policies and procedures.
Any changes to maintenance policies and procedures you implemented.
Your actual duties and level of responsibility.

College/University/Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – COST ESTIMATION

Estimates annual and special budgetary requirements. Estimates the cost of projects by referring to blueprints/schematics and considering the quantity of materials, cost of materials, supplies, and equipment, necessary subcontractors, transportation, labor, and permits and fees.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience estimating the cost of a project. I WAS responsible for items such as the quantity of materials, cost of materials, supplies, and equipment, necessary subcontractors, transportation, labor, permits, and fees.
B. I have experience estimating the materials needed for a project. SOMEONE ELSE was responsible for estimating the costs, necessary subcontractors, transportation, labor, permits, and fees.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to cost estimation.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience estimating the cost of a project.
Your experience estimating the materials needed for a project.
Your actual duties and level of responsibility.

College/University/Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – PROGRAM EVALUATION

Directs and evaluates the operation, maintenance, and repair of the facility, utility and heating plant, grounds, and vehicles. Monitors the performance of contracted vendors for compliance with contractual agreements and requirements.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience monitogring and evaluating the operational functions of a maintenance program. I WAS responsible for taking action when negative trends were evident.
B. I have experience monitoring and evaluating the operational functions of a maintenance programs. SOMEONE ELSE was responsible for taking action based on my recommendations.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to program evaluation.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience monitoring and evaluating the operations of a maintenance program.
Any actions you took to address negative trends in the operations of a maintenance program.
Your actual duties and level of responsibility.

College/University/Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 5 – REPORTING

Completes necessary forms or reports regarding in-progress and completed work. Prepares documents such as memos, letters, service contracts, purchase requisitions, and equipment and construction/renovation project specifications. Receives, examines, and records the receipt of equipment, tools, and supplies, which are stocked and utilized by staff. Maintains maintenance logs, preventive maintenance logs, and service logs.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience completing and maintaining forms and reports. I was responsible for logging service calls AND maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies.
B. I have experience completing and maintaining forms and reports. I was responsible for logging service calls; however, SOMEONE ELSE was responsible for maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to business writing, report writing, or English composition.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience completing and maintaining forms and reports.
Your experience logging service calls.
Your experience maintaining inventory.
Your actual duties and level of responsibility.

College/University/Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 6 – SAFETY

Inspects work areas to ensure compliance with established regulations and standards. Performs pre- and post-operation checks of equipment to ensure safe operation and minimize wear of equipment and tools. Demonstrates proper safety procedures and discusses safety precautions and hazards. Reports all workplace injuries, corrects any safety hazards in the work area, and reports injuries and hazards to the appropriate authority.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience inspecting work areas for compliance with applicable regulations and standards. I was responsible for reporting any incidents and safety hazards to the appropriate authority AND correcting any deficiencies.
B. I have experience inspecting work areas for compliance with applicable regulations and standards. I was responsible for reporting any incidents and safety hazards to the appropriate authority; however, SOMEONE ELSE took action to correct any deficiencies.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to safety.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience inspecting work areas for compliance with safety regulations and standards.
Your experience correcting safety deficiencies in work areas.
Your actual duties and level of responsibility.

College/University/Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 7 – BLUEPRINTS, SCHEMATICS, AND DIAGRAMS

Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, or diagrams for a variety of projects encompassing different trades. Prepares preliminary sketches for maintenance, repair, and renovation projects. Updates and stores the blueprints, schematics, or diagrams appropriately for future projects and assignments.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience reading and interpreting blueprints. I WAS responsible for preparing preliminary project sketches and updating the blueprints, schematics, or diagrams when project changes occurred.
B. I have experience reading and interpreting blueprints. I was responsible for updating the blueprints, schematics, or diagrams when project changes occurred; however, SOMEONE ELSE was responsible for preparing the preliminary project sketches.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to blueprint design or interpretation or CAD.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
Your experience preparing preliminary project sketches.
Your experience updating project blueprints, schematics, or diagrams.
Your actual duties and level of responsibility.

College/University/Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

WORK BEHAVIOR 8 – SUPERVISION

Supervises subordinate staff by assigning work; establishes priorities and timeframes for completion of work; reviews employee performance and prepares evaluation reports; disciplines employees; interviews prospective employees and recommends selection; receives, responds to, and resolves grievances and complaints; provides guidance to staff on complex problems; approves/denies leave requests; and identifies training needs and provides training to staff.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

A. I have experience supervising subordinate supervisory maintenance staff. I have interviewed and hired staff, rated work performance, established priorities, disciplined employees, identified training needs, and approved leave for supervisory maintenance staff.
B. I have experience as a first-level supervisor responsible for non-supervisory maintenance staff. I have interviewed and hired staff, rated work performance, established priorities, disciplined employees, identified training needs, and approved leave.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to supervision.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to supervision.
Your level of responsibility.

College/University/Training Source
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address: 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website: http://www.employment.pa.gov

Corrections Facility Maintenance Manager 1 - SCI Smithfield

Job description

About the Department

Position Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Other Qualifications

Benefits

Supplemental Questions

Agency Information

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