Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor - SCI Albion

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Albion (Erie County); On-site; USD 53,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, seeks a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor for SCI Albion in Erie County. This full-time role teaches refrigeration and air conditioning trades to inmates, guiding structured lessons that develop responsibility, teamwork, and practical skills.

You will supervise inmate crews, manage tools and materials, keep records, and deliver disciplined classroom instruction aligned with trade curricula to support facility needs

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.
• Active Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate issued by an approved provider.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• PA residency requirement.

Responsibilities

• Trade Instruction: Teach refrigeration and air conditioning installation, repair, inspection, and maintenance
• Crew Oversight: Direct inmate work crews, monitor work quality, and inspect completed assignments
• Tool Management: Issue tools, track inventory, and conduct searches to ensure all items remain accounted
• Material Planning: Determine needed supplies, submit purchase requests, and manage materials for projects
• Documentation Duties: Maintain records of inmate progress, attendance, and project assignments
• Classroom Management: Maintain order and apply instructional methods and trade curriculum that support skill development

Job description

$53,036.00 - $107,095.00 Annually

Erie County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

09/21/2026

10/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

THE POSITION

Become a key part of the Department of Corrections (DOC) as a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion. Each day brings the chance to teach, motivate, and lead inmates in valuable refrigeration and air conditioning skills. You will guide them in structured lessons that encourage responsibility, teamwork, and mastery of the trade. Your expertise makes a lasting impact on both individual development and facility success.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides classroom and hands‑on instruction in the refrigeration mechanic trade while maintaining discipline and clear structure. You will help inmates learn important vocational skills that support facility needs and prepare them for future success. As a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Trade Instruction: Teach refrigeration and air conditioning installation, repair, inspection, and maintenance
• Crew Oversight: Direct inmate work crews, monitor work quality, and inspect completed assignments
• Tool Management: Issue tools, track inventory, and conduct searches to ensure all items remain accounted
• Material Planning: Determine needed supplies, submit purchase requests, and manage materials for projects
• Documentation Duties: Maintain records of inmate progress, attendance, and project assignments
• Classroom Management: Maintain order and apply instructional methods and trade curriculum that support skill development

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.
• 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:

• 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.
• 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.

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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.

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.

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.