Corrections–Trade Instructor (Electrical) : Mountain View Correctional Facility- EMPLOYMENT REGISTER

Grade 17: $25.18 to $32.34 (rate includes $1.00 Direct Care Stipend). Open: May 29, 2026. Close: June 12, 2026.

Position Summary

Correctional Trade Instructor (Electrical) at Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston, ME. Focuses on instructing residents in electrical trade fundamentals and requires a valid Master Electrician license.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the custody, security, discipline, treatment, rehabilitation, and training of residents.
• Supervising and instructing residents in a specific trade.
• Assigning jobs to a resident crew.
• Determining the equipment, supplies, and tools necessary for a job to be completed by a resident crew.
• Maintaining the security, control, and safety of that crew, specifically on basics in electrical trade.

Employees without a Professional Trade license must instruct a resident crew in a minimum of three trade areas (often referred to as Collateral Duties). Work is performed under limited supervision.

Typical Duties

• Observes, monitors, controls, and evaluates resident work activity.
• Instructs residents individually and in crews using various methods and techniques such as actual work performances, presentations and demonstrations.
• Records work activities and prepares reports of results.
• Instructs residents in collateral and trade duties.
• Confers with superiors to properly plan and schedule residents work crews and ensure productive training experiences.
• Communicates behavioral observations to treatment teams and makes recommendations relative to corrective actions.
• Issues and instructs residents in the use and maintenance of equipment, tools, materials, and personal protective gear.
• Counsels and advises residents regarding personal matters, institutional rules and regulations, health and safety standards, and treatment strategies.
• Intervenes in and controls acts of negative and aggressive behavior using physical force, restraints, chemical weapons, and other methods.
• Maintains accurate and complete records to comply with ACA and other administrative policies.
• Identifies and recommends purchases of equipment and machinery based on testing and assessment of product performance, cost, and durability.
• Serves as a fully participating, voting member of the Unit Management treatment team and is directly responsible for making decisions regarding transfers, classification status, and job assignments to assist in the rehabilitative process and ensure effectiveness of unit operations.
• Assigns residents to jobs based on project needs and resident's level of experience to complete the project and ensures residents receive adequate training.
• Assists in the implementation of special treatment programs and on-site educational programs to participate in resident rehabilitation and treatment for reentry to the community.
• Investigates and reports violations of institutional rules to superiors to provide information and ensure and maintain safety and security.
• Instructs and teaches residents trade skills and work methods to develop job skills and prepare residents for work outside the institution upon release.
• Responds to emergency situations internally and externally to the correctional facility as directed utilizing training and intervention skills to secure residents and maintain order.

A full description of the job, plus all the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for this work, can be found on the Bureau of Human Resources website.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduated from high school or equivalent and three years of education and/or experience in a skilled trade (e.g., carpentry, electrician, plumbing, etc.). Preference will be given to those candidates that possess skills in supervising work crews.

Licensing Requirements

Valid Master Electrician license, as issued by examining board.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays: 13 days
• Sick Leave: 12 days
• Vacation Leave: 3+ weeks (accrual increases with years of service; overtime‑exempt employees receive personal leave)
• Health Insurance Coverage: State pays 85%‑100% of employee‑only premiums ($10,523.28 - $12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit: Participation decreases employee‑only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance: State pays 100% of employee‑only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan: State contributes 13.9% of pay to Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Gym Membership Reimbursement: Up to $40 per month.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: Set aside pre‑tax money to help pay out‑of‑pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness: State is a qualified employer for this federal program.
• Living Resources Program: Employee assistance program for work and life situations.
• Parental Leave: Four weeks of fully paid leave for employees welcoming a child (including fathers and adoptive parents); additional unpaid leave may be available under Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation: Save pre‑tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.