Electrical Trade Instructor: Teach Skills in Corrections

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

Job summary

The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Pine Grove, seeks a skilled electrician to join as a Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor in Indiana County, PA. You will teach inmates electrical trades, supervise work crews, and maintain records of progress and tools, shaping safer, skilled workers for tomorrow.

Full-time, 40 hours weekly, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Starting salary $53,036.00 per year, with PA retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment.
• Or completion of an approved electrical trade apprenticeship.
• Equivalent combination including one year of journey-level electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Provide lessons on electrical trade methods, tools, and safety practices
• Guide inmates through hands-on training with electrical systems, equipment, and repairs
• Oversee inmate work crews, monitor conduct, and review completed electrical assignments
• Document attendance, progress, work details, and training milestones
• Issue tools, track inventory, and conduct searches to ensure accountability
• Identify needed materials and submit purchase requests for tools and supplies

Skills

Electrical wiring

Electrical maintenance

Electrical repair

Journeyman experience

Education

Approved apprenticeship

Job description

The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Pine Grove, seeks a skilled electrician to join as a Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor in Indiana County, PA. You will teach inmates electrical trades, supervise work crews, and maintain records of progress and tools, shaping safer, skilled workers for tomorrow.

Full-time, 40 hours weekly, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Starting salary $53,036.00 per year, with PA retirement benefits.