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Posted: January 7, 2026 (7 days ago)

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Utility Systems Repairer - Operator Supervisor (Utility Systems Repairer - Operator Foreman)

Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Department of Justice

Fresh

Salary

$32.26 - $37.66

per hour

Closes

January 14, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading teams of inmates to maintain and fix essential utility systems like boilers, electrical distribution, water, and sewage in a federal prison, while ensuring the facility's security.

It's a supervisory role focused on hands-on repairs and operations in a high-stakes environment.

A good fit would be someone with strong technical skills in utilities, experience supervising groups, and comfort working around prisoners to keep everything running safely.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to supervise inmate crews effectively
  • Aptitude for working with prisoners in a secure environment
  • Hands-on experience in repairing and operating utility systems (e.g., boilers, electrical, water, sewage)
  • Knowledge of high voltage electrical distribution, including switch gear and transformers
  • Skills in maintaining and repairing piping, expansion joints, and related equipment
  • Commitment to institutional security as a primary responsibility
  • Sufficient training and experience in trades and labor occupations per WS-4742 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-4742 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.

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

Supervises inmate crews responsible for the repair and operation of utility systems and equipment.

Systems which may be present include but are not limited to Steam producing boilers, condensate return systems, fire pumps, feedwater systems, and sewage filtering and monitoring systems.

Responsible for the distribution of all high voltage electrical loads including switch gear, transformers and metering devices.

In addition to the efficient operation and maintenance of the institution boilers, air conditioning equipment, water, sewage and electricity generation and distribution, responsible for replacing and or repairing thousands of feet of steel piping, expansion joints and hangers.

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: 1/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/8/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: SPG-2026-0039