Corrections Masonry Trade Instructor - SCI Mahanoy

Description of Work

This position provides structured classroom and hands-on masonry training to support both inmate development and facility operations. The role focuses on teaching, supervision, and safe completion of masonry tasks. As a Corrections Masonry Trade Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Masonry Training: Teach inmates standard techniques for constructing, repairing, and maintaining masonry surfaces and structures
• Classroom Instruction: Deliver a clear curriculum that explains masonry principles, methods, and safe work practices
• Work Crew Leadership: Guide inmate work crews in completing masonry jobs as part of on the job learning
• Record Management: Document inmate progress, attendance, and assignment information accurately
• Tool and Material Control: Issue, track, and account for tools and materials used during instruction and project work

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Four years of experience in laying brick, blocks, and other types of building materials, and binding with mortar to construct or repair walls; or Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the masonry trade; or An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the masonry 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.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

How to Apply

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work.

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Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.