Corrections Automotive Mechanic Trade Instructor - SCI Phoenix

Posting number: CS-2026-55702-98800

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: CR PHX Mntnc

Job classification: Corrections Automotive Mechanic Trade Instructor

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Corrections, Trades, Training, Automotive

Summary

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.

Examples of duties

This position focuses on supervising inmate work crews while teaching the standard practices of the automotive mechanic trade. As a Corrections Automotive Mechanic Trade Instructor, you will perform the following duties:

• 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

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-hour work week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday
• 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 (before taxes). 
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.

• This position requires possession of an active Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Technician Certificate issued by an approved provider.
• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• This position requires possession of an 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.
  

• 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 Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Cri