Refrigeration Trade Instructor — Corrections (Hands-On)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor at SCI-Laurel Highlands to teach real-world refrigeration skills, supervise inmate crews, and ensure safe, hands-on learning in a structured correctional setting.

The role emphasizes classroom and shop instruction, equipment safety, and proper tool/ material management, with a 7:30 AM–3:30 PM workday. This is a full-time, on-site instructional position in Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach refrigeration mechanic principles and methods in classroom and hands-on settings.
• Direct inmate work crews, assign schedules, and inspect refrigeration tasks.
• Issue, track, and inspect materials and tools to maintain safety and accountability.
• Determine needed supplies and submit purchase requests for training and repair work.
• Document training progress, attendance, and work activity details.
• Maintain order, enforce rules, and support a secure learning environment.

Skills

Refrigeration repair

Air conditioning

Apprenticeship

Journeyman experience

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor at SCI-Laurel Highlands to teach real-world refrigeration skills, supervise inmate crews, and ensure safe, hands-on learning in a structured correctional setting.

The role emphasizes classroom and shop instruction, equipment safety, and proper tool/ material management, with a 7:30 AM–3:30 PM workday. This is a full-time, on-site instructional position in Pennsylvania.