Maintenance Foreman
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Job Location:
New Castle - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state offering a range of opportunities across 60 agencies. At the state youll find competitive compensation a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About New Castle Correctional Facility:
The New Castle Correctional Facility was established in 2002 as the first Indiana Department of Correction owned privately managed correctional facility in the state. The contract was awarded in 2005 to The GEO Group Inc. The facility has a maximum capacity of 3200 adult male incarcerated individuals with security levels 1-4 special needs and maximum security. The GEO Group Inc. works with partners to offer a vast array of services to incarcerated individuals. This includes specialized medical care educational and therapeutic programming and vocational opportunities.
Role Overview:
As a Maintenance Foreman at the New Castle Correctional Facility you will be responsible for the repair and preventive maintenance needs of the facility. We are a full-service maintenance team that handles a wide variety of plumbing electrical HVAC carpentry and grounds addition you will be supervising incarcerated individuals when needed. We provide excellent customer service and utilize the best security/safety practices. There are advancement opportunities for those who want to move into supervisory positions.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Solicit cost estimates or cost proposals.
- Estimate costs and work hours for maintenance projects.
- Oversee and participates in preventive maintenance and repairs of facilities
- Maintain accountability of materials tools equipment and vehicles.
- Ensure compliance of self and assigned personnel with all appropriate protective and safety requirements
- Recruit select onboard and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
- Set expectations measure progress provide ongoing feedback and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards deadlines and proper procedures.
- Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.
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 Youll Need for Success:
This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- Broad knowledge of electrical systems carpentry plumbing and painting trades.
- Ability to plan schedule and supervise job sites.
- Ability to fill in for other foreman to ensure the operation of the department.
- Ability to read analyze and interpret blueprints and other remediation plans and documents.
- Thorough knowledge of standard practices processes materials procedures and the ability to use tools and equipment of the various trades such as carpentry plumbing and electrical.
- Thorough knowledge of the OSHA standards Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) occupational hazards and safety precautions required of the various trade areas.
- Ability to plan and estimate project proposals in terms of equipment man hours and costs.
- Ability to endure exposure to inclement weather.
- Ability to delegate work set clear direction and manage workflow.
- Ability to effectively give feedback provide guidance or corrective action coach and develop employee skillsets.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
This role must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:
- Must have and maintain a valid Drivers License.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
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) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Deferred compensation 457(b)account (similar to401(k) plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation personal and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parkingfor most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learningaccess
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting selecting developing and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at .
Key Skills
- Employee Evaluation
- Lawn Care
- Mechanical Knowledge
- CMMS
- Commercial Driving
- Landscape Maintenance
- Paving
- Maintenance
- Heavy Lifting
- Leadership Experience
- Mowing
- Supervising Experience
About Company
The Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) is responsible for adult and juvenile inmates held in more than 30 facilities. IDOC's facilities include minimum- and maximum-security prisons, camps, and work-release centers. The department's PEN Products program partners with private indu ... View more
