Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor - SCI Phoenix

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor at SCI Phoenix to train inmates in refrigeration trades and real-world applications. You will lead hands-on labs and oversee work crews, ensuring safe, efficient operations within the facility.

You will manage classroom activities, maintain attendance records, and coordinate tool control and material planning.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach refrigeration practices, methods, installation, repair, and maintenance to inmates.
• Direct inmate crews, assign daily tasks, and inspect completed work.
• Maintain order, track progress, and document attendance and training records.
• Issue, inventory, and search all tools and materials used during training and work assignments.
• Identify needed supplies and submit purchase requests for tools and materials.

Skills

Refrigeration systems

Inmate supervision

Education

Apprenticeship in refrigeration or air conditioning trade

Equivalent combination with journey level experience

Job description

Salary

$53,036.00 - $107,095.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-59008-98950

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR PHX Mntnc

Opening Date

09/21/2026

Closing Date

10/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

98950

Position Number

00017104

Union

PSCOA

Bargaining Unit

H1

Pay Group

CO37

Bureau / Division Code

00115420

Bureau / Division

Department of Corrections - SCI Phoenix

Worksite Address

1200 Mokychic Drive

City

Collegeville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19426

Contact Name

Ronda Hugaboom

Contact Phone

717.307.3234

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Department of Corrections is looking for a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix who is ready to lead and inspire. In this position, you will train inmates in real-world refrigeration situations that support facility operations. Your teaching will help inmates gain experience and skills that prepare them for success. Bring your expertise to our department.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides classroom and hands-on instruction in the refrigeration mechanic trade while ensuring safe and efficient work practices. As a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Trade Instruction: Teach refrigeration practices, methods, installation, repair, and maintenance to inmates
• Work Crew Oversight: Direct inmate crews, assign daily tasks, and inspect completed work
• Classroom Management: Maintain order, track progress, and document attendance and training records
• Tool Control: Issue, inventory, and search all tools and materials used during training and work assignments
• Material Planning: Identify needed supplies and submit purchase requests for tools and materials

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 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: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 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 Requirement:

• 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.