Corrections Automotive Mechanic Trade Instructor - SCI Phoenix
About The Position
The Department of Corrections is hiring a Corrections Automotive Mechanic Trade Instructor at the State Correctional Institution in Phoenix. The position supervises inmate work crews and provides automotive mechanic instruction in support of daily facility operations. The instructor plans work, teaches trade skills, and maintains a safe and organized work environment, while helping inmate workers develop practical skills for future opportunities. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The position is onsite, with no telework option. Selected candidates who are new to Commonwealth employment will start at an annual salary of $53,036. The position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
Requirements
- Four years of experience diagnosing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing components and systems used in automobiles, trucks, or construction or heavy equipment; or completion of an approved apprenticeship in the automotive mechanic trade; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of journey-level work in the automotive mechanic trade.
- An active Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Technician Certificate issued by an approved provider.
- Possession of an active motor vehicle license.
- An active Pennsylvania Emissions Inspection certification and an active Pennsylvania Inspection Mechanic certification for class C vehicles and any other vehicle classes used in the facility.
- Successful completion of the training academy in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
- Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
- Ability to perform essential job functions.
- Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Direct inmate work groups and review completed automotive repair tasks.
- Teach proper mechanical methods for inspecting, repairing, and overhauling vehicles and equipment.
- Assign daily schedules and organize tasks according to work orders and facility needs.
- Issue tools and materials and conduct searches to ensure all items are accounted for.
- Determine needed supplies and submit purchase requests for materials and tools.
- Record training progress, attendance, and work-assignment details.
Benefits
- Full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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