Vocational Electrician Instructor (Corrections)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a dedicated electrician to serve as Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor at SCI Pine Grove. You will teach inmates electrical trade skills in classroom and on-site settings to build valuable vocational experience.

Responsibilities include classroom instruction, hands-on training, supervising inmate crews, maintaining records, managing tools, and planning materials while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment used in buildings.
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the electrical trade or equivalent combination including journey level work.

Responsibilities

• Classroom Instruction: Provide lessons on electrical trade methods, tools, and safety practices.
• Skill Development: Guide inmates through hands-on training with electrical systems, equipment, and repairs.
• Work Supervision: Oversee inmate work crews, monitor conduct, and review completed electrical assignments.
• Record Maintenance: Document attendance, progress, work details, and training milestones.
• Tool Management: Issue tools, track inventory, and conduct searches to ensure accountability.
• Resource Planning: Identify needed materials and submit purchase requests for tools and supplies.

Skills

Electrical work experience

Journeyman level

Safety practices

Education

Apprenticeship in electrical trade

Equivalent combination with journey level

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a dedicated electrician to serve as Corrections Electrical Trade Instructor at SCI Pine Grove. You will teach inmates electrical trade skills in classroom and on-site settings to build valuable vocational experience.

Responsibilities include classroom instruction, hands-on training, supervising inmate crews, maintaining records, managing tools, and planning materials while ensuring safety and compliance.