Corrections Painting Trade Instructor – SCI Huntingdon

THE POSITION

Are you searching for a rewarding role where you can share your knowledge and experience in painting trades work through the vocational training of inmates at a state correctional facility? The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Huntingdon is seeking a creative and highly motivated painter who enjoys teaching to join our team as a Corrections Painting Trade Instructor.

As a Painting Trade Instructor you will provide on‑job training and shop instruction of inmates in the painting trade at your assigned institutions.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching inmates the practices, methods, and procedures of the painting trade.
• Demonstrating and explaining the use of materials and tools for hanging wallpaper and vinyl wall coverings.
• Providing instruction on coating, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining walls, ceilings, floors, roofs, fences, cabinets, furniture, metal work, fixtures, signs, and woodwork.
• Supervising, securing, and maintaining custody of inmates assigned to work details.

• Full‑time employment, 40 hours per week.
• Work hours:
  
  7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday.
• Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework:
  Not an option.
• Starting salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases.

• Four years of experience in mixing and applying paint, stain, and other finishes to a variety of building surfaces; or
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the painting trade; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of journey‑level work in the painting trade.

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

We offer competitive wages, health coverage (vision, dental, and wellness programs), and retirement investment plan options. Paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for major U.S. holidays are also provided. Flexible work schedules are available to support work/life balance.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.