Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor SCI Huntingdon

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Smithfield Township (Bradford County); On-site; USD 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor to train inmates in refrigeration repair and maintenance while ensuring safe operations of facility equipment.

You will supervise inmate workers, oversee preventive tasks, and maintain tool control and records in a correctional setting, with a focus on hands-on instruction and compliance.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in repair or service of refrigeration or air conditioning systems.
• Alternative: completed apprenticeship in refrigeration/AC trade or an equivalent combination.
• Active Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Teach refrigeration repair methods to inmate workers with hands-on guidance.
• Inspect, repair and replace parts on walk-in coolers, freezers, and related equipment.
• Schedule preventive maintenance and document system readings and safety controls.
• Control tools and materials; conduct searches to ensure security and compliance.
• Maintain logs of repairs, training progress and inventories.

Skills

Inmate instruction

Leadership

Teaching/training

Trade knowledge

Education

5 years refrigeration/AC experience

Apprenticeship in refrigeration/AC

Job description

Become a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor with the Department of Corrections (DOC) and bring your trade expertise to a hands-on and rewarding teaching role. You will work directly with inmates at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Huntingdon as they learn practical skills that prepare them for everyday tasks in the refrigeration field. This position lets you apply advanced technical knowledge while contributing to the reliable operation of essential facility equipment. Your leadership builds confidence, strengthens ability, and drives meaningful progress in a unique learning environment.

This position focuses on supervising inmate workers and teaching the core skills needed to repair and maintain refrigeration equipment throughout the facility. You ensure standard work practices while overseeing repairs, preventive maintenance, and tool control. As a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Inmate Instruction: Teach refrigeration repair methods, demonstrate correct procedures, and guide inmates through hands-on work assignments
• Equipment Maintenance: Inspect, repair, and replace parts on walk-in coolers, freezers, air conditioners, and related food service equipment
• Preventive Tasks: Schedule maintenance, monitor system conditions, and document compressor levels, belt wear, temperature readings, and safety controls
• Tool Control: Issue, collect, and track tools and materials while performing searches to maintain security and compliance
• Record Keeping: Maintain logs for repairs, training progress, inventories, attendance, and material usage in line with facility requirements
• Operational Oversight: Monitor work areas, enforce rules, check for contraband, and ensure safe practices during all work activities

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.
• 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

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.

• 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.