Corrections Refrigeration Instructor & Crew Lead

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State Correctional Institution Albion, seeks a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor to teach refrigeration and air conditioning trades to inmates. The role includes directing inmate crews, managing tools and materials, and maintaining detailed records of progress and project assignments.

The instructor will enforce discipline and structure while delivering classroom and hands‑on instruction to develop vocational skills and prepare inmates for future

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach refrigeration and air conditioning installation, repair, inspection, and maintenance to inmates.
• Direct inmate work crews, monitor work quality, and inspect completed assignments.
• Issue tools, track inventory, and conduct searches to ensure items are accounted for.
• Determine needed supplies, submit purchase requests, and manage materials for projects.
• Maintain records of inmate progress, attendance, and project assignments.
• Maintain order and apply instructional methods and trade curriculum that support skill development.

Skills

Teaching / instruction

Crew oversight

Tool management

Material planning

Documentation

Education

Approved refrigeration/air conditioning mechanic apprenticeship

Equivalent combination incl. 1 year journey level work

Tools

Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State Correctional Institution Albion, seeks a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor to teach refrigeration and air conditioning trades to inmates. The role includes directing inmate crews, managing tools and materials, and maintaining detailed records of progress and project assignments.

The instructor will enforce discipline and structure while delivering classroom and hands‑on instruction to develop vocational skills and prepare inmates for future