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About Plainfield Correctional Facility:
The Plainfield Correctional Facility is a medium security facility that was established in 1964 as the Indiana Youth Center (IYC). The facility houses over 1300 adult males assigned here from any of the 92 counties in the State of Indiana. Plainfield Correctional offers a sex offender program along with other treatment, including vocational, academic, and volunteer strategies designed, in accordance with its mission, to facilitate a more successful habilitation program and, even more importantly, a successful community re-entry. It employs over 350 staff from diverse backgrounds coming from several countries.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $34,398 per year.
About the Job:
The Maintenance Foreman is responsible for preventative maintenance and/or maintenance repair work in a state facility. This individual supervises a crew of maintenance workers following general instructions and standard practices of the trade.
If you have any questions email:
[email protected]
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Oversees and participates in alterations, repairs and general maintenance of state facilities.
Prepares detailed estimates of new or repair projects.
Arranges for acquisition and transport of materials and equipment to job site.
Checks materials to determine if they meet specifications.
Inspects maintenance projects to ensure repair work is being properly completed.
Supervises and coordinates maintenance work crews in assigned work.
Provides on-the-job training for unique or special jobs as needed.
Ensures that all safety standards and precautions are followed by all subordinate workers.
Maintains work order log, keeps time records of crew and submits time reports.
Amends work plans as needed to efficiently complete projects.
Writes procedural manuals as needed.
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:
Must possess a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) or must obtain within 90 days of employment.
Thorough knowledge of standard practices, processes, materials and procedures and the ability to use tools and equipment of the various trades such as carpentry, plumbing and electrical.
Thorough knowledge of IOSHA regulations.
Thorough knowledge of qualities and adaptabilities of various materials used in the repair of maintenance projects.
Ability to plan, layout and estimate proposed projects in terms of equipment, man hours and costs.
Ability to layout, assign, schedule and supervise the work of skilled maintenance workers.
Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.
This role provides supervision for offenders 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) and vision/dental coverages
Wellness program (offers premiums discount for the medical plan)
Health savings account (includes bi-weekly state contribution)
Deferred compensation account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
Group life insurance
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs
12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
New Parent Leave
Free Parking
Free LinkedIn Learning
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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