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Job description
Salary
$53,036.00 - $107,095.00 Annually
Location
Schuylkill County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-
Department
Department of Corrections
Division
CR MAH Mntnc
Opening Date
09/25/2026
Closing Date
10/9/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
98950
Position Number
Union
PSCOA
Bargaining Unit
H1
Pay Group
CO37
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
SCI Mahanoy
Worksite Address
301 Grey Line Drive
City
Frackville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17931
Contact Name
Yen Le
Contact Phone
Contact Email
THE POSITION
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.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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 .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
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.
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 possess 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.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
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 and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
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 or expression, 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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
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 or:your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Who can apply
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