Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor - SCI Laurel Highlands
About The Position
Join the Department of Corrections (DOC) as a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor and use your trade expertise to guide inmates toward productive, skill-building work. At the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands, you will train individuals who are working to develop hands-on abilities that support their future reentry. Your leadership helps maintain essential facility systems while encouraging inmates to stay focused, responsible, and engaged. This role allows you to make a steady, meaningful impact every single day. This position provides structured classroom and on-the-job training in the refrigeration mechanic trade. The work supports vocational growth for inmates and helps ensure reliable operation of essential facility systems.
Requirements
- Five years of experience in the repair and servicing of refrigeration systems or air conditioning systems; or Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the refrigeration or air conditioning mechanic trade; or An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the refrigeration or air conditioning mechanic trade.
- Possession of an active Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate issued by an approved provider.
- Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
- Meet the PA residency requirement.
- Ability to perform essential job functions.
- Pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Provide classroom and worksite instruction on refrigeration and air conditioning systems
- Direct inmate work crews and review completed assignments
- Maintain records of training progress, attendance, schedules, and work results
- Issue, track, and account for all tools and materials used during training and work assignments
- Determine needed materials and submit purchase requests for refrigeration work tasks
Benefits
- Eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
