Corrections Plumbing Trade Instructor - SCI Somerset
About the role
Join the team as a Corrections Plumbing Trade Instructor with the Department of Corrections (DOC), where you make a real difference every day. At the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Somerset, you teach practical plumbing skills that help inmates build confidence and prepare for future opportunities. In this role, you guide learners in a secure corrections setting, where structure and accountability are part of the daily work. This position gives you the chance to inspire growth while supporting essential facility operations.
Description of Work
Training Delivery: Deliver instruction on plumbing systems, tools, and methods in classroom and worksite settings
Crew Oversight: Guide inmate work crews and monitor their progress on assigned plumbing tasks
Record Management: Document inmate attendance, learning outcomes, and assignment details
Material Control: Manage and account for tools and materials used during training and work assignments
Project Planning: Plan daily schedules and determine instructional methods based on project needs and inmate abilities
Qualifications Required
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.
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.