Hands-on Refrigeration Trade Instructor for Corrections

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor at SCI Huntingdon. You will work with inmates to learn refrigeration repair and maintenance, oversee equipment servicing, and ensure safety and compliance within a correctional facility.

The role focuses on teaching core skills to repair walk‑ins, freezers, and related food service equipment, while managing preventive maintenance and tool control.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in the 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 in refrigeration or air conditioning

Responsibilities

• Inmate Instruction: Teach refrigeration repair methods and guide inmates through hands-on work assignments
• Equipment Maintenance: Inspect, repair, and replace parts on walk-in coolers, freezers, air conditioners, and related equipment
• Preventive Tasks: Schedule maintenance, monitor system conditions, and document readings
• Tool Control: Issue, collect, and track tools while maintaining security and compliance
• Record Keeping: Maintain logs for repairs, training progress, inventories, attendance, and material usage
• Operational Oversight: Monitor work areas, enforce rules, and ensure safe practices

Skills

Refrigeration repair

Air conditioning systems

Inmate supervision

Education

apprenticeship in refrigeration or air conditioning

journey level refrigeration work

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor at SCI Huntingdon. You will work with inmates to learn refrigeration repair and maintenance, oversee equipment servicing, and ensure safety and compliance within a correctional facility.

The role focuses on teaching core skills to repair walk‑ins, freezers, and related food service equipment, while managing preventive maintenance and tool control.