Utility Systems Repairing-Operating
Veterans Health Administration
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Posted: January 2, 2026 (12 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
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana
Salary
$40.87 - $47.69
per hour
Type
Full Time
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January 16, 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 everything runs safely and securely.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in utility repairs, strong leadership skills for supervising workers in a high-stakes environment, and a comfort level working around prisoners to help keep the facility operational.
It's ideal for those who prioritize security and can handle both technical tasks and team management in a correctional setting.
Key Requirements
- Proven ability to supervise crews, including inmates, in a secure environment
- Aptitude and experience working with prisoners while maintaining institutional security
- Hands-on training and experience in repairing and operating utility systems such as boilers, electrical distribution, water, and sewage
- Knowledge of high voltage electrical systems, including switch gear, transformers, and metering
- Skills in maintaining and repairing piping, expansion joints, hangers, and related equipment
- Ability to perform correctional responsibilities, with security duties taking precedence over other tasks
- Detailed resume evidence of experience to meet the 'Barely Acceptable' level on screen-out elements per WS-4742 series guidelines
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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