Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor – SCI Coal Township

THE POSITION Are you an energetic, enthusiastic, and self‑motivated person with refrigeration or air conditioning mechanic trade experience? The State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township is looking for a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor to provide valuable vocational training to the individuals in our care. This is a rewarding opportunity to assist inmates with a wide range of skills they can use for future employment when they reintegrate into the community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor, you will maintain an inmate work crew for the purpose of instructing, coaching, and evaluating participants in the trade of refrigeration mechanics. Instruction will be provided through both classroom and on‑the‑job training. Within this role, you will instruct inmates in a variety of trade methods and procedures such as installation, repair, inspection, and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems and related equipment.

Strong attention to detail is essential, as you will be documenting inmate attendance and training progress, as well as conducting searches to ensure that all materials and tools are accounted for.

• Full‑time employment, 40 hours/week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday – Friday.
• This position is eligible for full 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 $51,868.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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.

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• 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.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) 711 is available for hearing/speech disabilities or other individuals requiring accommodation.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center.
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information; otherwise, your score may be lower than deserved.
• Disqualification may occur if the information is incomplete or inaccurate.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.