Corrections Refrigeration Trade Instructor — Teach & Lead

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

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.