Corrections Plumbing Trade Instructor - SCI Phoenix

Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaMontgomery County, PA
Onsite

About The Position

As a Corrections Plumbing Trade Instructor for the Department of Corrections (DOC), you will lead practical, hands-on training that equips inmates with valuable career skills for a successful future. Put your master craftsmanship to work in a structured environment where safety, mentorship, and high-quality trade skills come first. Apply today to join a team making a lasting impact through vocational education. Corrections Plumbing Trade Instructors at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix teach and supervise inmates in practical and classroom settings to support vocational growth. They help ensure safe instruction, organized work routines, and strong learning outcomes.

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.
  • Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
  • Must meet the PA residency requirement.
  • Must be able to perform essential job functions.
  • Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Provide classroom and on-the-job instruction in plumbing systems, distribution systems, drainage systems, heating systems, fire sprinkler systems, and building plumbing
  • Maintain order and discipline, deliver curriculum, and track inmate attendance and training progress
  • Assign daily schedules, direct inmate work crews, and inspect finished plumbing work assignments
  • Issue, inventory, and account for all tools and materials used in training and work assignments
  • Determine needed materials and tools and prepare purchase requests when necessary

Benefits

  • Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
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