Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full retirement benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor at SCI Laurel Highlands to teach refrigeration trades and supervise inmates in classroom and hands-on settings. You will oversee training, progress, and related refrigeration work to support facility operations.

The role emphasizes instructional duties, tool control, and material planning, with a Monday–Friday schedule and retirement benefits eligibility.

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 experience/training including one year of journey level work in refrigeration or AC.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and on-the-job instruction covering installation, repair, inspection, and maintenance of refrigeration systems.
• Direct inmate work crews, assign schedules, and inspect completed work for quality.
• Issue, track, and inventory tools and materials; conduct searches to account for items.
• Identify needed materials/tools and submit purchase requests as required.
• Maintain detailed records of inmate training, attendance, and progress.
• Support facility operations and assist with refrigeration work orders as needed.

Skills

Refrigeration systems

Air conditioning

Teaching

Education

Approved refrigeration/appliance apprenticeship

Journey-level refrigeration/AC experience

Job description

Become a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor with the Department of Corrections (DOC) and step into a role where your trade expertise drives meaningful achievement. You will guide inmates at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands through hands-on refrigeration training that builds confidence and practical skill. This position allows you to apply your technical strengths while supporting both learning and essential facility operations. Your leadership inspires progress, sharpens ability, and encourages steady development every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position centers on teaching refrigeration mechanic skills and supervising inmates during classroom instruction and hands-on work. You oversee training activities, monitor progress, and support the completion of refrigeration work across the facility. As a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Instruction: Provide classroom and on-the-job teaching that covers installation, repair, inspection, and maintenance of refrigeration systems and equipment
• Work Supervision: Direct inmate work crews, assign daily schedules, and inspect completed work for accuracy and quality
• Tool Management: Issue, track, and inventory tools and materials and conduct searches to account for all items
• Material Planning: Identify needed materials and tools for refrigeration work assignments and submit purchase requests as required
• Progress Documentation: Maintain detailed records of inmate training, attendance, work assignments, and overall progress
• Operational Support: Perform related duties that align with facility needs and assist with refrigeration work orders as required

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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 $53,036.00 (before taxes) .
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

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

Special Requirements:

• You must be in possession of an active Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate issued by an approved provider.

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.