Refrigeration Trade Instructor — Corrections

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Frackville (PA); 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 at SCI Mahanoy in Frackville to teach refrigeration trades to inmates in a secure environment, guiding them as they gain practical skills and work ethic while ensuring safe, efficient operations.

You will deliver hands-on and classroom instruction, supervise inmate crews, manage tools and materials, plan daily schedules, and maintain training records to support vocational

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in repair/servicing refrigeration or air conditioning systems.
• Completion of an approved refrigeration or air conditioning mechanic apprenticeship.
• Equivalent combination including one year of journey level work in the trade.
• Active Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate required.
• Must meet PA residency and CJIS compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach refrigeration mechanic practices, methods, and procedures in classroom and hands-on settings.
• Direct inmate work crews, assign tasks, and inspect 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 learning progress.
• Maintain training records, attendance lists, and assignment details.

Skills

Training delivery

Inmate supervision

Operations oversight

Safety/regulatory compliance

Technical refrigeration

Education

Apprenticeship in refrigeration/mechanic

Universal Refrigerant Transition & Recovery Certificate

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor at SCI Mahanoy in Frackville to teach refrigeration trades to inmates in a secure environment, guiding them as they gain practical skills and work ethic while ensuring safe, efficient operations.

You will deliver hands-on and classroom instruction, supervise inmate crews, manage tools and materials, plan daily schedules, and maintain training records to support vocational