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Posted: February 10, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Maintenance Worker Supervisor (Maintenance Worker Foreman)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Department of Justice

Fresh

Salary

$39.15 - $45.70

per hour

Closes

March 4, 2026More DOJ jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of inmate workers to maintain and repair prison buildings, grounds, and utilities, using skills like carpentry and plumbing while ensuring everything is safe and secure.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in construction trades who can supervise others effectively, especially in a high-security environment, and who prioritizes safety and security above all.

It's ideal for those comfortable working with prisoners and handling day-to-day facility upkeep in a federal prison setting.

Key Requirements

  • Proven ability to supervise and train workers, including inmates, in maintenance tasks
  • Hands-on experience in multiple trades such as carpentry, plumbing, masonry, painting, welding, and roofing
  • Aptitude for working in a prison environment while maintaining institutional security
  • Knowledge of safety procedures, including OSHA requirements and hazardous material handling
  • Skills in designing plans, specifications, and blueprint drawings for repair projects
  • Experience in ordering, purchasing, and managing materials and equipment for projects
  • Sufficient training and documented experience to meet federal trades and labor qualifications (WS-4749 Series)

Full Job Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.

Applicants must have had sufficient training and experience to show their ability to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications will be determined by comparing your application to the responses to the Applicant Assessment Questions against the guidelines found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, WS-4749 Series.

To qualify for this position, you MUST meet the Barely Acceptable level on both screen-out elements (Ability to supervise) and (Aptitude for work with prisoners); receive at least one half of the total possible points; AND you must furnish detailed information on your resume to support your assessment responses to demonstrate that you clearly possess the experience and skills to successfully perform the duties of this position.

Failure to specifically identify skills in this field may result in your score being lowered or in being found ineligible for this vacancy.

Experience that would not normally be part of the Federal employee's position is creditable when documented by satisfactory evidence (e.g., a memorandum from the manager, Human Resource Manager, SF-52, etc.).

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Major Duties:

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the institution buildings and structures, through the supervision of inmate workers.

Supervises and trains inmate workers in various phases associated with the construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation of buildings and related structures, grounds, fixtures and utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, cement work, painting, welding, roofing, and other related trades.

Responsible for design and development of plans, specifications and blueprint drawings.

Responsible for adhering to safety procedures for hazardous material handling, OSHA requirements, and environmental issues.

Responsible for the ordering and purchasing of all material/equipment needed to perform assigned projects.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/11/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: FAI-2026-0021