Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor - SCI Albion

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

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF I-2026-58205 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 TO OCTOBER 5, 2026. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

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.

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.

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.

This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

Recruitment Methods

• Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
  • Reassignment (Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment.)
  • Transfer (Only current civil service employees who hold the same job title will qualify for transfer to another agency.)
  • Voluntary Demotion

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.