Corrections Plumbing Trade Instructor

THE POSITION

Start the next chapter of your Plumbing Career! The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections at SCI Forest is actively seeking devoted and passionate Plumbing Trade Instructor. As a Plumbing Trade Instructor, you will work as part of a dedicated maintenance team where collaboration and communication are integral. Your efforts will help learners build confidence and develop skills to support stability in their futures.

If you have the required experience and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, the Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides structured classroom and hands-on instruction in the plumbing trade to support inmate vocational goals and effective facility operations. As a Corrections Trade Instructor, you will perform the following duties: *

• Deliver Training: Provide classroom and on the job instruction in standard plumbing practices, methods, and techniques
• Oversee Work Crews: Guide, assist, and monitor inmate work crews as they complete assignments
• Document Progress: Maintain accurate records of inmate training progress, attendance, and assignment details
• Manage Tool Use: Issue, track, conduct searches, and account for all tools and materials use during training and work activities
• Request Materials: Identify materials needed to complete assignments and submit purchase requests as neededInterested 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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday.
• 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 within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $53,036 (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.

Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

Work Location: In person