Corrections Automotive Mechanic Trade Instructor - SCI Phoenix

About the role

As a Corrections Automotive Mechanic Trade Instructor with the Department of Corrections at SCI Phoenix, you will help guide inmates as they learn real-world mechanic skills. This role offers a rewarding chance to share your expertise while supporting the safe and efficient operation of the facility. You will show leadership, build confidence in others, and play an important part in shaping productive work habits. Your influence will help create meaningful progress for those you instruct.

Responsibilities

• Work Crew Supervision: Oversee inmate work crews and inspect completed automotive mechanic assignments
• Trade Instruction: Provide training in inspection, repair and overhaul methods for a wide range of automotive equipment
• Tool Management: Issue, track and account for tools and materials used in daily work
• Material Planning: Determine needed tools and materials and submit purchase requests as required
• Documentation Duties: Record inmate training progress, attendance and assignment details

Schedule

• Full-time employment, 40-hour work week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday
• Telework is not available for this position

Pay

Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $53,036 (before taxes). This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

Requirements

Minimum Experience and Training

• Four years of experience in the diagnosis, maintenance, repair, and replacement of various components and systems used in automobiles, trucks, or construction or heavy equipment; or
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship in the automotive mechanic trade; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of journey level work in the automotive mechanic trade.

Special Requirements

• Active Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Technician Certificate issued by an approved provider
• Active motor vehicle license
• Active Pennsylvania Emissions Inspection Certification and an active Pennsylvania Inspection Mechanic certification for class C vehicles and any other class of vehicles used in the facility

Other Requirements

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA
• Must meet the PA residency requirement
• Must be able to perform essential job functions
• Must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements