Maintenance Foreman

About the Role

As a Maintenance Foreman, you will oversee the repair and preventative maintenance needs of a full-service correctional facility, supporting plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and grounds operations. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including supervising staff and incarcerated individuals when needed.

The Maintenance Foreman plays a key role in maintaining safe, secure, and functional facilities while delivering excellent customer service and following best security and safety practices. Advancement opportunities are available for those interested in moving into higher-level supervisory roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Solicit and review cost estimates and proposals

• Estimate project costs, materials, and labor hours

• Oversee and participate in preventative maintenance and facility repairs

• Maintain accountability of tools, materials, equipment, and vehicles

• Ensure compliance with all safety, security, and protective requirements

• Recruit, onboard, train, and develop employees

• Set expectations, monitor performance, and provide ongoing feedback

• Ensure work meets quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures

• Maintain regular, on-site attendance at assigned work locations

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, and painting trades

• Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise job sites

• Ability to fill in for other foremen to ensure continuity of operations

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and technical documents

• Strong knowledge of tools, materials, and equipment used across multiple trades

• Knowledge of OSHA standards, MSDS, occupational hazards, and safety precautions

• Ability to estimate project proposals, including labor, materials, and costs

• Ability to work outdoors and endure inclement weather

• Strong leadership skills, including delegation, coaching, and performance management

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Licensure Requirement

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May serve as team lead for an assigned work group

• Supervises incarcerated individuals and requires sound judgment and professionalism

Salary

• Starting salary: $42,900, with potential adjustments based on education and experience

Benefits

Full-time employees with the State of Indiana receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Health Savings Account with state contributions

• Deferred compensation 457(b) retirement plan with employer match

• Two fully funded pension plan options

• Paid parental leave and childbirth recovery leave

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave (combined 180 hours annually)

• 12 paid holidays (14 in election years)

• Education reimbursement

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

• Free parking

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply through the State of Indiana careers website using Requisition ID 471540.  Click here to apply online today!