Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor - SCI Laurel Highlands

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Somerset Township (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor at SCI-Laurel Highlands to teach real-world refrigeration skills in classroom and hands-on settings. You will guide inmates, manage tools, and oversee safety while planning resources for training and repair work.

The role emphasizes active instruction, structured learning, and documentation of progress, with a schedule 7:30 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday and no telework option.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach principles, methods, and procedures of the refrigeration mechanic trade in classroom and work settings.
• Direct inmate work crews, assign schedules, and inspect completed refrigeration tasks.
• Issue, track, and inspect materials and tools to maintain accountability and safety.
• Determine needed supplies and submit purchase requests for training and repair work.
• Document training progress, attendance, and details of all assigned work activities.
• Maintain order, enforce rules, and support a secure learning environment.

Skills

Refrigeration repair

Safety oversight

Inmate supervision

Education

Apprenticeship in refrigeration or air conditioning mechanic

Tools

Refrigeration tools

Job description

Start an exciting career as a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor with the Department of Corrections, SCI-Laurel Highlands. In this role, you will teach real-world skills, support hands‑on learning, and help students grow in a structured setting. The work is active, meaningful, and full of opportunities to make a positive impact. Be part of a team that builds confidence, ability, and a better future for those you train.

This position supports vocational training by teaching refrigeration mechanic skills in both classroom and hands‑on settings. The work includes guiding students, maintaining safety, and overseeing tool and material use. As a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Instruction: Teach principles, methods, and procedures of the refrigeration mechanic trade in classroom and work settings
• Work Crew Oversight: Direct inmate work crews, assign schedules, and inspect completed refrigeration tasks
• Tool Management: Issue, track, and inspect materials and tools to maintain accountability and safety
• Resource Planning: Determine needed supplies and submit purchase requests for training and repair work
• Record Maintenance: Document training progress, attendance, and details of all assigned work activities
• Safety Monitoring: Maintain order, enforce rules, and support a secure and productive learning environment

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday
• 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). However, a higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• 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 Requirement:

• This position requires 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.