THE POSITION
Become a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor with the Department of Corrections (DOC) and step into a role where your trade expertise drives meaningful achievement. You will guide inmates at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands through hands-on refrigeration training that builds confidence and practical skill. This position allows you to apply your technical strengths while supporting both learning and essential facility operations. Your leadership inspires progress, sharpens ability, and encourages steady development every day.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position centers on teaching refrigeration mechanic skills and supervising inmates during classroom instruction and hands-on work. You oversee training activities, monitor progress, and support the completion of refrigeration work across the facility. As a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor, you will perform the following duties:
- Training Instruction: Provide classroom and on-the-job teaching that covers installation, repair, inspection, and maintenance of refrigeration systems and equipment
- Work Supervision: Direct inmate work crews, assign daily schedules, and inspect completed work for accuracy and quality
- Tool Management: Issue, track, and inventory tools and materials and conduct searches to account for all items
- Material Planning: Identify needed materials and tools for refrigeration work assignments and submit purchase requests as required
- Progress Documentation: Maintain detailed records of inmate training, attendance, work assignments, and overall progress
- Operational Support: Perform related duties that align with facility needs and assist with refrigeration work orders as required
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
- Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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.
Special Requirements:
- You must be in possession of an active Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate issued by an approved provider.
Other Requirements:
- 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.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
Work Location: In person
