Maintenance Foreman

　　Date Posted: Jan 19, 2024

　　Requisition ID: 436763

　　Location:

　　Greencastle, IN, US, 46135

　　Work for Indiana

　　Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.

　　At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process, as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

　　Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.

　　About Putnamville Correctional Facility:

　　As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Putnamville Correctional Facility promotes public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. We strive to model best Correctional practices, return productive citizens to our communities, and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity and professionalism. The Putnamville Correctional Facility is a medium security Correctional facility for adult males. The Putnamville Correctional Facility is located in Greencastle, Indiana. The Putnamville Correctional Facility, established in 1914, was known for nearly 70 years as the Indiana State Farm and has been the recipient of several environmental awards. The facility offers educational and work training programs, including training in coding and visual and audio programming through The Last Mile, and other programs focused on education and parenting.

　　Salary:

　　The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

　　A Day in the Life:

　　The essential functions of this role are as follows:

　　Solicit cost estimates or cost proposals.

　　Estimate costs and work hours for maintenance projects.

　　Oversee and participates in preventive maintenance and repairs of facilities

　　Maintain accountability of materials, tools, equipment, and vehicles.

　　Ensure compliance, of self and assigned personnel, with all appropriate protective and safety requirements

　　Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.

　　Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

　　The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

　　What You'll Need for Success:

　　This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:

　　Broad knowledge of electrical systems, carpentry, plumbing and painting trades.

　　Ability to plan, schedule and supervise job sites.

　　Ability to fill in for other foreman to ensure the operation of the department.

　　Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints and other remediation plans and documents.

　　Thorough knowledge of standard practices, processes, materials, procedures, and the ability to use tools and equipment of the various trades, such as carpentry, plumbing and electrical.

　　Thorough knowledge of the OSHA standards, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), occupational hazards and safety precautions required of the various trade areas.

　　Ability to plan and estimate project proposals in terms of equipment, man hours and costs.

　　Ability to endure exposure to inclement weather.

　　Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.

　　Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

　　This role must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:

　　Must have and maintain a valid Indiana Driver’s License.

　　Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

　　This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.

　　This role provides supervision for incarcerated individuals and requires a high level of judgment and care.

　　Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

　　The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

　　Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

　　Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

　　Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

　　Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

　　Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

　　Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

　　A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

　　150 hours of paid new parent leave

　　Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

　　Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

　　12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

　　Education Reimbursement Program

　　Group life insurance

　　Referral Bonus program

　　Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

　　Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

　　Free Parking for most positions

　　Free LinkedIn Learning access

　　Equal Employment Opportunity:

　　The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

　　If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

　　The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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