Corrections–Trade Instructor: Maine Correctional Center- EMPLOYMENT REGISTER

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

Job summary

State of Maine, Maine Correctional Center in Windham, seeks a Correctional Trade Instructor for General Maintenance & Landscaping. The role oversees custody, security, discipline, and training of residents in a specific trade, with duties including assigning jobs, preparing equipment lists, and ensuring safety during tasks.

Responsibilities emphasize supervising a cleaning and light maintenance crew, performing basic repairs, painting, and furniture assembly, and coordinating with treatment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of education/experience in a skilled trade.
• Preference for experience supervising work crews and general building maintenance, including landscaping.

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.
• Supervise and schedule resident crews for training.
• Ensure productive training experiences and proper planning with supervisors.
• Communicate behavioral observations to treatment teams and make recommendations accordingly.
• Instruct and teach residents trade skills and work methods for job readiness.
• Respond to emergency situations to maintain safety and order.

Skills

Supervising crews

General building maintenance

Landscaping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Grade 17: $25.66 to $32.97 (rate includes $1.00 Direct Care Stipend)
Job Class Code: 5350
Position Number: 036000191

Open: October 28, 2026
Close: November 17, 2026

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.

The Bureau of Human Resources is accepting applications to establish a register to fill a vacancy at Maine Correctional Center in Windham, ME.

As a Correctional Trade Instructor, you will be responsible for the custody, security, discipline, treatment, rehabilitation, and training of residents. Your responsibilities include 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.More specifically, this CTI 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 evaluatesresidentwork activity
• Instructs residents individually and in crews using various methods and techniques such as actual work performances, presentations and demonstrations
• Records work activities and prepare reports of results
• Instructs residentsin collateral and trade duties
• Confers with superiors in order to properly plan and schedule residentswork crews and ensure productive training experiences.
• Communicates behavioral observations to treatment teams and makes recommendations relative to corrective actions
• Issues and instructs residentsin the use and maintenance of equipment, tools, materials, and personal protective gear
• Counsels and advises residentsregarding 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 residentsto jobs based on project needs and resident’s level of experience in order to complete the project and ensure residents receive adequate training.
• Assists in the implementation of special treatment programs and on-site educational programs in order to participate in resident rehabilitation and treatment for reentry to the community.
• Investigates and reports violations of institutional rules to superiors in order to provide information and ensure and maintain safety and security.
• Instructs and teaches residentstrade skills and work methods in order to develop job skills and prepare residentsfor work outside the institution upon release.
• Responds to emergency situations internal and external to the correctional facility as directed utilizing training and intervention skills in order to secure residents and maintain order.
• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify, you must have 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. *

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. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• 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. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• 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.

There’s a job and then there’s purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 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.

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