Correctional Trades Shop Supervisor

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EMPLOYMENT REGISTER.

Grade 18: $24.95/hr to $32.27/hr (rate includes $1.00 Direct Care Stipend)

Job Class Code: 5004

Reposting
Open: December 16, 2025
Close: January 6, 2026

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MDOC is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the 'Maine Model of Corrections', we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice-involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment, education, and job training.

We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for great team players, with a professional attitude and well-developed integrity and ethics, to join us in this mission.

The Bureau of Human Resources is accepting applications to establish a register to fill a vacancy at the Maine State Prison in Warren.

*THIS IS SPECIFICALLY LISTED TO FILL A VACANCY IN FINISHING*

JOB DESCRIPTION 

This is structure and craft work involving resident vocational programs. Work includes developing vocational training programs, teaching residents trade skills and work methods, directing and assigning resident work activities, and ensuring proper security procedures are followed. An employee in this classification specializes in specific trade (e.g. wood shop, machine shop, finishing shop, upholstery/refinishing shop, print shop, safety training). Supervision may be exercised over assistants, instructors, and/or other trades employees. Work is performed under limited supervision.

 

Typical Duties

• Monitors and inspects completed work in order to ensure established quality standards are met.
• Reviews design for products, makes changes as necessary, and established product standards in order to control design and production.
• Estimates and evaluates special production jobs in order to maintain production schedules and work assignments and provide cost estimates.
• Observes and monitors resident behavior and takes appropriate action, when necessary, in order to maintain the safety of staff and residents, prevent escape, and maintain security.
• Prepares and submits reports on resident work performance in order to evaluate residents for increased good time.
• Takes and reviews resident count in order to make scheduled control reports and to promote prison security.
• Develops training programs in a specific trade in order to provide vocational and rehabilitative opportunities to residents.
• Instructs, directs, and monitors resident performance in order to ensure effective development of resident job skills and work methods.
• Reviews and recommends resident training and work program assignments in order to provide vocational opportunities and ensure appropriateness of vocational assignments.
• Implements production schedules in order to meet established production timelines.
• Issues and receives resident passes in order to control resident movement.
• Develops, monitors, and controls records for material and tool inventories in order to prevent unauthorized access to and ensure availability of materials and tools.
• Adjusts machinery, tools, and equipment; and schedules maintenance or repairs in order to maintain a safe, efficient operating environment and meet production schedules.
• Confers with vendors and vendor representatives regarding their commodities and services, prices, discounts, shipping methods, and changes or cancellations in order to establish and maintain working relationships, exchange information, and ensure requirements are met.
• Prepares daily time sheets and submits weekly payrolls in order to ensure accuracy and timely processing of reports.
• Evaluates assigned subordinate personnel in order to provide guidance and fulfill requirements of the performance evaluation system.
• Investigates and examines all areas of shop in order to prevent the introduction and use of contraband.
• Requisitions stock and issues materials, supplies, and tools; and inspects and evaluates raw materials in order to ensure availability and quality of required items.
• Schedules and arranges delivery of or delivers production items in order to maintain flow of completed products and meet delivery schedules.
• Serves on Disciplinary Board in order to review resident behavior and provide input on appropriate discipline.

A full description of the job plus all of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for this work can be found on the Bureau of Human Resources website. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

In order to qualify, you must have education, training, and/or experience that demonstrates competence in the specified trade, including experience instructing and/or training others.  

Licensing Requirement:  Applicants must possess a valid State of Maine Driver's License and Maine State Vehicle Inspection License, Class A&D, or be able to successfully obtain the licenses within 6 months.

REVIEW PROCESS:

The information you provide with your application (resume, cover letter, work history, supplemental questions etc.) will be compared to criteria developed by experts who are familiar with this job and its requirements to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If you have met the minimum qualifications, you will be placed on a register for this job classification with the Bureau of Human Resources.

Certification to Vacancies:

Eligibility lists for each classification are comprised of applicants who have successfully completed all phases of the examination process.

When a request to fill a vacancy is received, the names of the eligible candidates will be sent to the requesting agency. The normal order of referral is:

Employees on lay-off status from Maine State Government Current employees of the hiring agency Current Maine State Employees in other hiring agencies Candidates on reemployment status (former Maine State Employees) Candidates not currently employed by the State of Maine.

BENEFITS

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including: 

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. 
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10, $12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.  
• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements. 
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 19% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.  
• Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense. 
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. 
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office. 
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.  
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. 
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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