Correctional Trades Instructor: Maintenance & Landscaping

Department of Corrections; Windham (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Maine Correctional Center in Windham seeks a Correctional Trade Instructor for General Maintenance & Landscaping. You will oversee custody, safety, treatment, and training of residents, supervising a resident crew and managing tools and supplies for trades work.

The role covers maintenance tasks, including light repairs, painting, and furniture assembly, with emphasis on rehabilitative training and on-site supervision in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of education/experience in a skilled trade (e.g. carpentry, electrician, plumbing).
• Preference for candidates with experience supervising work crews and general building maintenance including landscaping.
• Familiarity with safety, discipline, and rehabilitation-focused correctional work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Observe, monitor, control, and evaluate resident work activity.
• Instruct residents individually and in crews using various methods and techniques.
• Record work activities and prepare reports of results.
• Instruct residents in collateral and trade duties.
• Confers with superiors to plan and schedule crews and ensure productive training.

Skills

Supervising work crews

Instructing residents

General maintenance

Landscaping

Safety & compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

3 years skilled-trade education/experience

Job description

Maine Correctional Center in Windham seeks a Correctional Trade Instructor for General Maintenance & Landscaping. You will oversee custody, safety, treatment, and training of residents, supervising a resident crew and managing tools and supplies for trades work.

The role covers maintenance tasks, including light repairs, painting, and furniture assembly, with emphasis on rehabilitative training and on-site supervision in a correctional setting.