Reference #: 4543441 THE POSITION If you are experienced in refrigeration and air conditioning system maintenance and interested in sharing your knowledge with others to help them learn a trade, this maybe the position for you! The Department of Corrections,State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Camp Hill is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor to provide classroom and on-the-job training and instruction to inmates. We need your help to prepare inmates by teaching them the skills they need for employment in the future. Do not miss this great opportunity. Apply today and start a rewarding career with the Commonwealth!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Corrections Refrigeration Mechanic Trade Instructor, you will supervise and instruct inmates in a structured classroom and on-the-job training program in the refrigeration mechanic trade. This includes the standard practices, methods, and procedures of the refrigeration mechanic trade involving the installation, repair, inspection, and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems and related equipment.

You will also conduct classroom training through delivery of an appropriate curriculum of the trade, maintain order and discipline of inmates during work assignments and classroom instruction, and maintain documentation of all inmate training progress, attendance, and assignment details. Other duties include, oversee and direct inmate work crews in completing refrigeration work orders as part of the on-the-job training provided and to plan and assign daily inmate schedules and inspects completed work assignments.

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 paid lunch period. This position is eligible for full benefits at age 50 or 55. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 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.   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 Requirement: You must be in possession of an active Universal Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate issued by an approved provider.

Other Requirements: You must successfully complete basic training in Elizabethtown, PA. You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement: You must pass a background investigation.

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 no be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

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.

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.