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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00244555 |
Description Activated On: 5/11/2026 2:06:59 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. This position oversees inmates work crews in the performance of various maintenance, repair, construction, groundskeeping, and janitorial tasks in and around the facility for the Department of Corrections (DOC) State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Chester and also is responsible for the performance or assistance of semi-skilled and skilled journey-level work in one or more trades. |
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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. 70% Oversees inmate work crews in completing routine construction and maintenance work orders to include lawn care, snow removal, janitorial, and other general maintenance work assignments. Plans and assigns daily inmate schedules and inspects completed work assignments. Provides instruction in the operation and preventative maintenance of machinery and vehicles. Maintains order and discipline of inmates during work assignments. Documents inmates’ attendance for compensation purposes and ensures the work assignments are completed. 10% Performs or assists other maintenance staff in the performance of semi-skilled and skilled journey work in trades such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, refrigeration, masonry, steam-fitting, welding, or other skilled trades. 10% Issues and inventories all materials and tools used to complete work assignments. Conducts searches of inmates and work areas to ensure that all materials and tools are accounted for. 10% Determines materials and tools needed to complete tasks. |
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. Exercises technical independence in determining work routines, plans, and procedures. Directs the inmate labor force assigned. |
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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. 5. 6. |
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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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