Corrections Plumbing Trade Instructor - SCI Pine Grove

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Plumbing Trade Instructor for the State Correctional Institution Pine Grove. You will lead classroom and on-the-job training in the plumbing trade, guiding inmates through hands-on tasks and ensuring safety and equipment readiness.

You will deliver structured instruction, supervise inmate crews, maintain training records, control tools, and plan material purchases to support real-world plumbing projects within a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in the inspection, maintenance, repair, assembly, and installation of pipes, fittings, and fixtures used in heating, water, and drainage systems.
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the plumbing trade.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the plumbing trade.

Responsibilities

• Training Delivery: Provide classroom and hands-on instruction in plumbing systems, methods, and procedures
• Work Supervision: Direct inmate work crews, assign schedules, and inspect completed plumbing tasks
• Record Keeping: Maintain documentation of training progress, attendance, and work assignments
• Tool Control: Issue, inventory, and account for tools and materials used during training and work projects
• Project Planning: Identify needed materials and submit purchase requests for plumbing assignments

Skills

Inspection

Maintenance

Repair

Assembly

Installation

Pipes

Fittings

Fixtures

Tools usage

Education

Apprenticeship in plumbing trade

Equivalent combination with journey level experience

Job description

Are you ready to use your plumbing expertise to teach and inspire others? As a Corrections Plumbing Trade Instructor with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Pine Grove, you will lead classroom lessons and on-the-job training in the plumbing trade. This role offers the chance to shape meaningful learning experiences while keeping daily operations running smoothly. Your leadership will help inmates develop practical skills and a sense of accomplishment. Step into a role where your knowledge makes a real difference!

The Corrections Plumbing Trade Instructor teaches plumbing skills and oversees inmate work crews completing real-world plumbing tasks. This role focuses on training, supervision, and safe use of tools and materials in classroom and job-site settings. As a Corrections Plumbing Trade Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Delivery: Provide classroom and hands-on instruction in plumbing systems, methods, and procedures
• Work Supervision: Direct inmate work crews, assign schedules, and inspect completed plumbing tasks
• Record Keeping: Maintain documentation of training progress, attendance, and work assignments
• Tool Control: Issue, inventory, and account for tools and materials used during training and work projects
• Project Planning: Identify needed materials and submit purchase requests for plumbing assignments

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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 $53,036.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• 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.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. 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.