Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor - SCI Phoenix

Salary

$53,036.00 - $ Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR PHX Mntnc

Opening Date

09/21/2026

Closing Date

10/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

98950

Position Number

Union

PSCOA

Bargaining Unit

H1

Pay Group

CO37

Bureau / Division Code

Bureau / Division

Department of Corrections - SCI Phoenix

Worksite Address

1200 Mokychic Drive

City

Collegeville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19426

Contact Name

Ronda Hugaboom

Contact Phone

Contact Email

rhugaboom

The Department of Corrections is looking for a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix who is ready to lead and inspire. In this position, you will train inmates in real-world refrigeration situations that support facility operations. Your teaching will help inmates gain experience and skills that prepare them for success. Bring your expertise to our department.

This position provides classroom and hands-on instruction in the refrigeration mechanic trade while ensuring safe and efficient work practices. As a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Trade Instruction: Teach refrigeration practices, methods, installation, repair, and maintenance to inmates
• Work Crew Oversight: Direct inmate crews, assign daily tasks, and inspect completed work
• Classroom Management: Maintain order, track progress, and document attendance and training records
• Tool Control: Issue, inventory, and search all tools and materials used during training and work assignments
• Material Planning: Identify needed supplies and submit purchase requests for tools and materials

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training 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.

• This position requires 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.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
  * 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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