Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor - SCI Cambridge Springs
About The Position
The Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor provides instruction and supervision to inmates at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Cambridge Springs as they learn the refrigeration mechanic trade through classroom lessons and hands-on work. The position supports safe practices, skill development, and completion of refrigeration tasks across the facility. The instructor teaches standard refrigeration practices, including installation, repair, inspection, and maintenance; delivers curriculum-based lessons; and maintains order and discipline during instruction. The role also leads inmate work crews, assigns tasks, inspects completed work, maintains records of attendance and progress, controls and inventories tools and materials, conducts searches to ensure accountability, and determines supply needs and submits purchase requests. This is a full-time, onsite position. The work schedule is 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not available. Successful completion of Basic Training in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, is required. Applicants must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement, pass a background investigation, meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements, and be able to perform essential job functions.
Requirements
- Five years of experience repairing and servicing 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 that 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, Pennsylvania.
- Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
- Must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Teach inmates standard refrigeration practices, including installation, repair, inspection, and maintenance.
- Deliver curriculum-based classroom 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, and conduct searches to ensure accountability.
- Determine needed supplies and submit purchase requests for tools and materials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
