Refrigeration Trade Instructor for Corrections

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor at SCI Cambridge Springs. You will train inmates in refrigeration and air conditioning through hands-on work and classroom lessons, ensuring safe operations and practical trade skills.

This full-time role requires a valid Universal Refrigerant Transition certificate or ability to obtain it, plus experience or apprenticeship in refrigeration/AC.

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 in the refrigeration or air conditioning mechanic trade

Responsibilities

• Teach inmates standard refrigeration practices including installation, repair, inspection, and maintenance
• Deliver curriculum-based lessons and maintain order and discipline during instruction
• Lead inmate work crews, assign tasks, and inspect completed refrigeration jobs
• Maintain documentation of inmate attendance, progress, and assignment details
• Issue, track, and inventory tools and materials while conducting searches to ensure accountability
• Determine needed supplies and submit purchase requests for tools and materials

Skills

Refrigeration trades

Instructing/Teaching

Safety/Compliance

Education

Apprenticeship in refrigeration or AC trade

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor at SCI Cambridge Springs. You will train inmates in refrigeration and air conditioning through hands-on work and classroom lessons, ensuring safe operations and practical trade skills.

This full-time role requires a valid Universal Refrigerant Transition certificate or ability to obtain it, plus experience or apprenticeship in refrigeration/AC.