Corrections–Trade Instructor: Maine Correctional Center- EMPLOYMENT REGISTER

Department of Corrections; Windham (ME); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Supervising work crews

Instructing residents

General maintenance

Landscaping

Safety & compliance

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

3 years skilled-trade education/experience

Descripción del empleo

Job Title and Location

Correctional Trade Instructor: General Maintenance & Landscaping – Maine Correctional Center, Windham.

Salary and Classification

Grade 17: $25.66 to $32.97 (rate includes $1.00 Direct Care Stipend)

Job Class Code: 5350

Position Number: 036000191

Open and Close Dates

Open: October 28, 2026

Close: November 17, 2026

About MDOC

MDOC is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the ‘Maine Model of Corrections’, we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice‑involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release, including treatment, education, and job training. We are committed to rebuilding lives and are searching for great team players, with a professional attitude and well‑developed integrity and ethics, to join us in this mission.

Role Summary

As a Correctional Trade Instructor, you will be responsible for the custody, security, discipline, treatment, rehabilitation, and training of residents. You will be responsible for supervising and instructing residents in a specific trade, assigning jobs to a resident crew, determining the equipment, supplies, and tools necessary for a job to be completed by a resident crew, and maintaining the security, control, and safety of that crew. This position will take over the cleaning crew supervision & light maintenance of the buildings. This will include general repairs, painting & furniture assembly (if/when needed). This position will require resident supervision and general maintenance experience. Employees without a Professional Trade license (e.g. Wood Scalers, Drinking Water Operators and Pesticide Applicators) must instruct a resident crew in a minimum of (3) three trade areas. (Often referred to as Collateral Duties.) Work is performed under limited supervision.

Typical Duties

• Observes, monitors, controls, and evaluates resident work activity.
• Instructs residents individually and in crews using various methods and techniques such as actual work performances, presentations and demonstrations.
• Records work activities and prepares reports of results.
• Instructs residents in collateral and trade duties.
• Confers with superiors to properly plan and schedule residents work crews and to ensure productive training experiences.
• Communicates behavioral observations to treatment teams and makes recommendations relative to corrective actions.
• Issues and instructs residents in the use and maintenance of equipment, tools, materials, and personal protective gear.
• Counsels and advises residents regarding personal matters, institutional rules and regulations, health and safety standards, and treatment strategies.
• Intervenes in and controls acts of negative and aggressive behavior using physical force, restraints, chemical weapons, and other methods.
• Maintains accurate and complete records in order to comply with ACA and other administrative policy.
• Identifies and recommends purchases of equipment and machinery based on testing and assessment of product performance, cost, and durability.
• Serves as a fully participating, voting member of the Unit Management treatment team and is directly responsible for making decisions regarding transfers, classification status, and job assignments in order to assist in the rehabilitative process and ensure effectiveness of unit operations.
• Assigns residents to jobs based on project needs and resident's level of experience to complete the project and ensure residents receive adequate training.
• Assists in the implementation of special treatment programs and on‑site educational programs to participate in resident rehabilitation and treatment for reentry to the community.
• Investigates and reports violations of institutional rules to superiors to ensure and maintain safety and security.
• Instructs and teaches residents trade skills and work methods in order to develop job skills and prepare residents for work outside the institution upon release.
• Responds to emergency situations internal and external to the correctional facility utilizing training and intervention skills to secure residents and maintain order.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduated from high school or equivalent and (3) three years of education and/or experience in a skilled trade (e.g. carpentry, electrician, plumbing, etc.).
• Preference will be given to those candidates that possess skills in supervising work crews & general building maintenance, includes landscaping.

Benefits

State of Maine Benefits: No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—'Dirigo' or 'I lead'—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and well‑being with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work‑Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime‑exempt employees receive personal leave.
• When you or immediate members of your family are ill, utilize 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee‑only premiums ($12,213.60-$13,650.48 annual value), depending on salary.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee‑only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee‑only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes a percentage of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre‑tax to help pay for out‑of‑pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental Leave – One of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non‑birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additionally, unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre‑tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
• Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part‑time employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

Please note reasonable accommodation is provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Eligibility/Compliance

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Contact

For more information, please visit the Bureau of Human Resources website. A full description of the job, plus all of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for this work, can be found on the Bureau of Human Resources website.