Corrections Refrigeration Trade Instructor: Lead & Teach

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Albion (Erie County); On-site; USD 53,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, seeks a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor for SCI Albion in Erie County. This full-time role teaches refrigeration and air conditioning trades to inmates, guiding structured lessons that develop responsibility, teamwork, and practical skills.

You will supervise inmate crews, manage tools and materials, keep records, and deliver disciplined classroom instruction aligned with trade curricula to support facility needs

Qualifications

• 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.
• Active Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate issued by an approved provider.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA.
• PA residency requirement.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, seeks a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor for SCI Albion in Erie County. This full-time role teaches refrigeration and air conditioning trades to inmates, guiding structured lessons that develop responsibility, teamwork, and practical skills.

You will supervise inmate crews, manage tools and materials, keep records, and deliver disciplined classroom instruction aligned with trade curricula to support facility needs