Corrections Plumbing Trade Instructor - SCI Pine Grove

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; White Township (PA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's State Correctional Institution at Pine Grove seeks a Corrections Plumbing Trade Instructor to lead classroom lessons and supervise inmate plumbing crews, teaching essential skills and safety.

You will plan projects, maintain training records, and ensure hands-on work meets standards. This full-time 7:00 AM–3:00 PM role in Indiana County offers a starting salary of $53,036 with retirement benefits and a path to career advancement.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in the inspection, maintenance, repair, assembly, and installation of plumbing systems.
• Completion of an approved plumbing trade apprenticeship.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training including one year of journey level plumbing work.

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

Leadership

Training delivery

Classroom instruction

Supervision

Education

Plumbing apprenticeship (approved)

Equivalent journey level plumbing

Job description

Salary

$53,036.00 - $107,095.00 Annually

Location

Indiana County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-60538-98850

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR PNG Mntnc

Opening Date

10/14/2026

Closing Date

10/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

98850

Position Number

00277572

Union

PSCOA

Bargaining Unit

H1

Pay Group

CO37

Bureau / Division Code

00115620

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Pine Grove

Worksite Address

189 Fyock Road

City

Indiana, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15701

Contact Name

Wendy Mangan

Contact Phone

717.307.3225

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

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!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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.

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 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.

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.