Correctional Refrigeration Trade Instructor: Train & Lead

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Cambridge Springs (Crawford County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at SCI Cambridge Springs seeks a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor to train inmates in real-world refrigeration and air conditioning work through classroom lessons and hands-on instruction.

You will supervise inmate work crews, maintain records of attendance and progress, manage tool control, and coordinate material planning to ensure safe, efficient facility operations and skill development.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in the repair and servicing of refrigeration systems or air conditioning systems.
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the refrigeration or air conditioning mechanic trade.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the refrigeration or air conditioning mechanic trade.

Responsibilities

• Teach inmates standard refrigeration practices including installation, repair, inspection, and maintenance.
• Deliver curriculum-based lessons and maintain order and discipline during instruction.
• Lead inmate work crews, assign tasks, and inspect completed refrigeration jobs.
• Maintain documentation of inmate attendance, progress, and assignment details.
• Issue, track, and inventory tools and materials while conducting searches to ensure accountability.
• Determine needed supplies and submit purchase requests for tools and materials.

Skills

Refrigeration systems repair

Air conditioning systems

Instruction or teaching

Documentation/Record keeping

Tool and equipment handling

Education

Trade apprenticeship in refrigeration or air conditioning

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at SCI Cambridge Springs seeks a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor to train inmates in real-world refrigeration and air conditioning work through classroom lessons and hands-on instruction.

You will supervise inmate work crews, maintain records of attendance and progress, manage tool control, and coordinate material planning to ensure safe, efficient facility operations and skill development.