Corrections Plumbing Trade Instructor - SCI Pine Grove

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections at SCI Pine Grove seeks a Plumbing Trade Instructor to train inmates in plumbing practices, supervise classroom and hands-on activities, and manage progress documentation. You will lead inmate work crews, oversee tool accountability, and plan needed materials while contributing to safe, effective training.

The 40-hour work week runs 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with no telework option.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in heating, water, and drainage systems plumbing.
• Completion of an approved plumbing trade apprenticeship.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training including one year of journey-level plumbing work.
• Basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and hands-on plumbing training to inmates.
• Supervise inmates during classroom activities and work assignments.
• Track training progress, attendance, and assignment information for inmates.

Education

Five years of plumbing experience

Approved apprenticeship in plumbing

Journey-level plumbing experience (one year)

Job description

THE POSITION

Start the next chapter of your Plumbing Career! The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Pine Grove is actively seeking a devoted and passionate Plumbing Trade Instructor. As a Plumbing Trade Instructor, you will work as part of a dedicated maintenance team where collaboration, and communication are integral. If you have the required experience and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Plumbing Trade Instructor supervises and teaches inmates in both classroom and hands‑on training environments at SCI Pine Grove. This position supports facility operations while helping inmates learn plumbing trade skills, safe work practices, and industry methods. As a Plumbing Trade Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Training And Instruction: Provide classroom and hands‑on training in plumbing practices, procedures, systems, and building plumbing concepts
• Inmate Supervision: Maintain order and discipline during classroom activities and work assignments
• Progress Documentation: Track training progress, attendance, and assignment information for inmate participants
• Work Crew Leadership: Direct inmate work crews, assign daily schedules, and inspect completed plumbing work
• Tool Accountability: Issue, inventory, and search for tools and materials to ensure all items are accounted for
• Materials Planning: Determine needed supplies and equipment and submit purchase requests when necessary

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 hour work week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $53,036.00 (before taxes). A higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• 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:

• 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 Requirements:

• 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
• your score may be lower than deserved.
• you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.