Corrections Plumbing Trade Instructor - SCI Mahanoy

Location: Frackville

THE POSITION

As a Corrections Plumbing Trade Instructor for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy, you will use your trade knowledge to teach practical skills that make a lasting impact. This position gives you the chance to lead classroom instruction and supervise on-the-job training. You will support inmates as they learn important techniques that prepare them for future opportunities. Your instruction helps strengthen the facility and the individuals you train.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides structured classroom and hands-on instruction in the plumbing trade while supporting facility maintenance needs. The role focuses on teaching safe practices, supervising work crews, and ensuring that all training activities support the smooth operation of the institution. As a Corrections Plumbing Trade Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

* Trade Instruction:
Teach inmates plumbing skills through classroom lessons and supervised on the job work

* Crew Supervision:
Oversee inmate work crews completing plumbing repairs, installations, and maintenance tasks

* Training Records:
Document inmate progress, attendance, and assignment details throughout the training program

* Tool Control:
Issue, track, and inventory tools and materials and conduct searches to maintain secure work areas

* Work Planning:
Plan daily work schedules and inspect completed plumbing assignments for accuracy and safety

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

* Full-time employment, 40 hours per week

* Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

* This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

* Telework:
You will not have the option to telework in this position.

* Salary:
Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,868.00 (before taxes).

* You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

* Five years of experience in the inspection, maintenance, repair, assembly, and installation of pipes, fittings, and fixtures used in heating, water, and drainage systems; or

* Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the plumbing trade; or

* An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the plumbing trade.

Other Requirements:

* You must successfully complete basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.

* You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.

* You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

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

How to Apply:

* Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

* Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

* Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

* All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

* Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for…