Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor - SCI Mahanoy

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor to teach inmates in a secure SCI Mahanoy environment, guiding vocational progress and fostering discipline, confidence, and practical skills that support positive change.

You will deliver refrigeration training, supervise inmate crews, manage tools and materials, plan daily work, adjust instruction to learner progress, and maintain training records; 40-hour work week, with

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.

Responsibilities

• Teach refrigeration mechanic practices, methods, and procedures.
• Direct inmate work crews, assign tasks, and inspect completed projects.
• Issue, inventory, and account for tools and materials.
• Determine required supplies, submit purchase requests, and plan daily schedules.
• Select instructional methods based on project needs and learner progress.
• Maintain training records, attendance lists, and assignment details.

Skills

Refrigeration repair experience

Air conditioning systems

Universal Refrigerant Certificate

Background check compliance

Residency requirement knowledge

Education

Approved refrigeration/appliance apprenticeship

Job description

The Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections (DOC) Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor who is ready to use trade experience to teach others in a secure correctional environment. This role at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy gives you the opportunity to guide inmates as they build confidence, discipline, and practical skills that support positive change. You will help keep daily operations running safely and efficiently while supporting meaningful vocational progress. This position offers purpose, teamwork, and a chance to build your own career while making a strong and lasting impact in a correctional facility.

This position guides and supervises inmates in both classroom and hands-on instruction in the refrigeration mechanic trade. The role supports facility operations while building vocational skills and strong work practices. As a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Delivery: Teach refrigeration mechanic practices, methods, and procedures
• Work Crew Oversight: Direct inmate work crews, assign tasks, and inspect completed projects
• Material Control: Issue, inventory, and account for tools and materials
• Project Planning: Determine required supplies, submit purchase requests, and plan daily schedules
• Instruction Adjustment: Select instructional methods based on project needs, ability levels, and learning progress
• Documentation Management: Maintain training records, attendance lists, and assignment details

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.
• 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;
• 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.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess 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.