Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor - SCI Mahanoy

The Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections (DOC) Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor who is ready to use trade experience to teach others in a secure correctional environment. This role at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Mahanoy gives you the opportunity to guide inmates as they build confidence, discipline, and practical skills that support positive change. You will help keep daily operations running safely and efficiently while supporting meaningful vocational progress.

This position offers purpose, teamwork, and a chance to build your own career while making a strong and lasting impact in a correctional facility.

This position guides and supervises inmates in both classroom and hands-on instruction in the refrigeration mechanic trade. The role supports facility operations while building vocational skills and strong work practices. As a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Delivery: Teach refrigeration mechanic practices, methods, and procedures
• Work Crew Oversight: Direct inmate work crews, assign tasks, and inspect completed projects
• Material Control: Issue, inventory, and account for tools and materials
• Project Planning: Determine required supplies, submit purchase requests, and plan daily schedules
• Instruction Adjustment: Select instructional methods based on project needs, ability levels, and learning progress
• Documentation Management: Maintain training records, attendance lists, and assignment details

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 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: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $53,036.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• Five years of experience in the repair and servicing of refrigeration systems or air conditioning systems;
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the refrigeration or air conditioning mechanic trade;
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the refrigeration or air conditioning mechanic trade.

• You must possess 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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