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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00063913 |
Description Activated On: 8/24/2026 3:07:25 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Provides maintenance, repair, and janitorial support in and around the facility and also directs an assigned inmate work crew in the performance of such duties. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Provides care, custody, and control and maintains order and discipline among inmate workers. Searches inmates and work areas for contraband and ensures the security of the work area. Performs and oversees inmates in the performance of routine construction and maintenance work where required. This includes maintenance of grounds and buildings; operation and maintenance of vehicles, lawn mowers, lawn tractors, snow blowers, snow plows and other snow removal, weed trimmers, and related equipment; care of lawns, shrubs, trees, and flower beds on a year round basis including fertilizing, liming, cutting, edging, raking, pruning as required, clearing, and grubbing; performing snow removal (manual and mechanized) and maintenance and repairs on roads; moving and configuring office furniture; installing carpet and flooring; and completing the daily trash collection, recycling, mopping, dusting, scrubbing, polishing, and other aseptic cleaning duties. Provides contractor escort functions including compliance with all DOC security requirements pertaining to contractor restrictions and activities. Performs, assists with, and/or directs the work of an inmate crew in one or more of the automotive, carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, electronic, roofing, refrigeration, masonry, plastering, steam-fitting, welding, or machinery mechanics trades. Issues and collects tools, supplies, and materials required by inmate workers. Directs the care, cleaning, and proper maintenance of all tools and equipment assigned to the detail; requisitions supplies, materials, and equipment; and estimates the amount of material, tools, and time required for a job. Obtains training in the proper operation and maintenance of tools and equipment prior to their operation. Participates in equipment and maintenance training and cross training of staff. Keeps maintenance and repair records, training progress, wage, attendance, and other related records. Directs Community Work Programs (CWP), as required. Submits Weekly Tool Report, Weekly Maintenance Work Report, and other required reports to the maintenance office. Identifies and resolves safety hazards to ensure that job safety is practiced at all times. Performs other related duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Exercise therapeutic care, custody, and control over inmates 2. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing 3. Perform repetitive motions 4. Operate basic office equipment 5. Spend prolonged periods of time standing or walking 6. Reach, bend, stoop, pull, push, kneel, lift, climb, and grasp 7. Maintain regular and reliable attendance 8. Establish and maintain effective working relationships 9. Visually observe inmates’ activities 10. Be mobile over all types of physical surfaces and levels 11. Attend and participate in all mandatory training and/or testing 12. Work overtime in compliance with provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement 13. Hear and identify sounds (voices, whistle, buzzer, lock release, scuffling, sudden quiet) 14. Travel as required |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Functions of a routine nature are performed independently. The incumbent is responsible for determining how to complete necessary assignments and for delegating, overseeing, and inspecting work of an assigned inmate work crew. Unusual assignments or difficult situations are discussed with the incumbent’s supervisor or higher level maintenance staff prior to implementation. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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