HVAC Foreman: Equipment Mechanic Supervisor

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Inez (KY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Kentucky seeks an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Supervisor (HVAC Foreman) to supervise inmate workers and oversee construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the institution's HVAC systems.

The role performs preventive maintenance, reads blueprints, ensures code compliance, and maintains security and accountability of the work area. Pay ranges $38.83–$45.33 per hour; applications close 2026-10-06; Fed Transition hiring path.

Qualifications

• Supervises inmate workers involved in HVAC construction, rehabilitation, repair and maintenance.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on systems that operate continuously.
• Uses measuring instruments and tools; reads blueprints/drawings; plans and layouts work to meet code.

Responsibilities

• Maintains security and control of the work area; ensures inmate accountability.
• Ensures the safety and security of the institution while performing duties.
• Coordinates with other staff to complete HVAC projects in a secure environment.

Skills

HVAC systems

Supervision

Blueprint reading

Preventive maintenance

Inmate accountability

Tools

Measuring instruments

Hand tools

Blueprints

Job description

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Kentucky seeks an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Supervisor (HVAC Foreman) to supervise inmate workers and oversee construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the institution's HVAC systems.

The role performs preventive maintenance, reads blueprints, ensures code compliance, and maintains security and accountability of the work area. Pay ranges $38.83–$45.33 per hour; applications close 2026-10-06; Fed Transition hiring path.