Corrections Facility Maintenance Manager 1 - SCI Mercer

Salary

$56,020.00 - $113,083.00 Annually

Location

Mercer County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-50111-94751

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR MER Mntnc

Opening Date

05/22/2026

Closing Date

6/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

94751

Position Number

00036899

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

J3

Pay Group

CM04

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

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Contact Email

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THE POSITION

The Corrections Facility Maintenance Manager 1 position with the Department of Corrections offers a strong leadership role that supports efficient facility operations. In this role, you guide maintenance staff as they complete important repair and construction tasks that keep the institution running smoothly. Your work at the State Correctional Institution at Mercer helps maintain a secure and well-functioning environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to lead teams and make a meaningful impact.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports daily maintenance operations by guiding staff, coordinating work, and ensuring efficient facility functions. As a Corrections Facility Maintenance Manager 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Daily Operations: Plan work schedules, assign tasks, and coordinate maintenance activities across the facility
• Staff Oversight: Supervise maintenance and trades staff and provide guidance, training, and feedback
• Project Review: Evaluate assignment details, inspect completed tasks, and ensure compliance with safety standards
• Resource Management: Control tools, materials, and equipment while maintaining accurate inventory records
• Reporting Duties: Prepare required reports and maintain personnel, budget, and operational records
• Emergency Response: Responds appropriately to emergencies after hours

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.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a Building Maintenance Foreman, Utility Plant Supervisor, or Corrections Tradesman Instructor (Commonwealth job titles 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 ge

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