Corrections Masonry Trade Instructor - SCI Benner Township
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Bellefonte, PA, United States
Salary: $51,868.00 - $104,716.00 Annually
Location: Centre County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Position
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic self‑starter with expertise in the masonry trade and a desire to share your knowledge with others? The Department of Corrections is seeking a dedicated Corrections Masonry Trade Instructor to join our technical education team. In this rewarding role, you will provide instruction while performing preventive maintenance, repairs, new installations, and construction projects related to the masonry trade at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Benner Township. If you are passionate about teaching, take pride in your craftsmanship, and want to make a meaningful difference by helping others develop valuable skills, we encourage you to apply and take the next fulfilling step in your career.
Responsibilities
In this position, you will provide both structured classroom and hands‑on training in the masonry trade, covering standard practices, methods, and procedures related to the installation, construction, repair, inspection, and maintenance of masonry structures. These may include walls, floors, partitions, steps, foundations, ramps, walkways, roads, curbs, chimneys, and storm drains. Responsibilities include maintaining order and discipline during training and work activities; tracking and documenting inmate progress, attendance, and assignments; supervising and directing inmate work crews as they complete masonry‑related tasks; and planning daily schedules while inspecting finished work. This role supports both the effective operation of the facility and the delivery of meaningful vocational training.
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Full‑time employment, 40‑hour work 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 with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,868.00 (before taxes).
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Qualifications
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Four years of experience in laying brick, blocks, and other 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.
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.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
Exam Information
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
Your score may be lower than deserved.
You may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Location: Centre County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Position
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic self‑starter with expertise in the masonry trade and a desire to share your knowledge with others? The Department of Corrections is seeking a dedicated Corrections Masonry Trade Instructor to join our technical education team. In this rewarding role, you will provide instruction while performing preventive maintenance, repairs, new installations, and construction projects related to the masonry trade at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Benner Township. If you are passionate about teaching, take pride in your craftsmanship, and want to make a meaningful difference by helping others develop valuable skills, we encourage you to apply and take the next fulfilling step in your career.
Responsibilities
In this position, you will provide both structured classroom and hands‑on training in the masonry trade, covering standard practices, methods, and procedures related to the installation, construction, repair, inspection, and maintenance of masonry structures. These may include walls, floors, partitions, steps, foundations, ramps, walkways, roads, curbs, chimneys, and storm drains. Responsibilities include maintaining order and discipline during training and work activities; tracking and documenting inmate progress, attendance, and assignments; supervising and directing inmate work crews as they complete masonry‑related tasks; and planning daily schedules while inspecting finished work. This role supports both the effective operation of the facility and the delivery of meaningful vocational training.
Work Schedule and Additional Information
Full‑time employment, 40‑hour work 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 with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,868.00 (before taxes).
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Qualifications
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Four years of experience in laying brick, blocks, and other 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.
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.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
Exam Information
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
Your score may be lower than deserved.
You may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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