Corrections Painting Trade Instructor - SCI Greene

Reference #: 5273299

Salary

$51,868.00 - $104,716.00 Annually

Location

Greene County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-45535-98890

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR GRN Mntnc

Opening Date

03/19/2026

Closing Date

4/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

98890

Position Number

00215243

Union

PSCOA - PA St Corr Officers Assn

Bargaining Unit

H1

Pay Group

CO37

Bureau / Division Code

00113620

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Greene

Worksite Address

169 Progress Drive

City

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15370

Contact Name

Trisha Pratt

Contact Phone

717.317.5339

Contact Email

[email protected]

THE POSITION

The Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution at Greene is seeking a creative and highly motivated painter who enjoys teaching to join our team as a Corrections Painting Trade Instructor. With our team, you will supervise and instruct inmates in the painting trade during both structured classroom sessions and an on-the-job training program. Share your skills and make a difference with us!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Painting Trade Instructor for the Department of Corrections, you will be responsible for providing on-the-job training and shop instruction of inmates in the painting trade at your assigned institutions.

You will be instructing inmates in the practices, methods, and procedures of the painting trade. This includes demonstrating and explaining the methods, procedures, materials, and tools used in hanging wallpaper and vinyl wall coverings. You will also provide instruction on coating, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining the surfaces of walls, ceilings, floors, roofs, fences, cabinets, furniture, metal work, fixtures, signs, and woodwork. Our team will rely on you to provide supervision, security, and custody for inmates assigned to work detail.

If you have the required experience as indicated below and wish to explore a rewarding career that offers the opportunity to share your skills, the PA Department of Corrections wants to hear from you!

Interested 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 7:00 AM to 3:00 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:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 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: Four years of experience in mixing and applying paint, stain, and other finishes to a variety of building surfaces; or Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the painting trade; or An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the painting 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:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. 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. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 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. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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 and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION 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.

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.