HVAC Mechanic

State of North Carolina; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NC Flex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community/Par

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is hiring an HVAC Mechanic I (S) at Johnston Correctional Institution in Smithfield, NC. The role covers construction, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning systems, chilled water distribution, and control mechanisms, with emphasis on preventive maintenance and energy-efficient balancing.

Primary responsibilities include diagnosing issues, performing repairs, training staff, and ensuring high-quality work under supervision.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and/or equipment used in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of industrial air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify the cause of problems and determine repair methods with materials and tools.
• Train new mechanics or supervise helpers as needed.
• Perform moderate to complex repairs with limited supervision.
• Troubleshoot chiller and control circuits and overhaul compressors under supervision.
• Check calibration of electrical, pneumatic, and electronic control systems.

Skills

Industrial HVAC

Electrical test devices

Job description

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

HVAC Mechanic I (S)

Position Number

60071014

Grade

NC08

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This position is located at Johnston Correctional Institution in Johnston County (Smithfield), NC. The employee in this position will report to the Maintenances/Construction Supervisor III, this position will perform the full range of journey work duties associated with the construction, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning systems and associated air handling, chilled water distribution, and control mechanisms. Maintaining refrigeration units and their control systems.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Identifying the cause of the problem, determining what materials and tools are needed, the method of repair, and carrying out repair procedures independently on most jobs. The larger, costlier, exception, or more complex jobs may be reviewed by a technical supervisor to determine extend of malfunction, to ensure the proper work methods are being followed and that work is of acceptable quality.
• Training new mechanics or supervising the work of helpers and may be called upon to assist with duties throughout the facility.
• Working with limited supervision while addressing moderate to complex repairs activities.
• Using electrical test devices, troubleshooting and repairing chiller electrical control circuits, independently overhauling small reciprocal compressors, overhauling reciprocal, absorption, and centrifugal compressors while under technical supervision.
• Checking for accuracy and calibrating electrical, pneumatic, and electronic control system, troubleshooting control circuits and replacing faulty thermostats, wiring, and control devices.
• Performing preventive maintenance on air-conditioning and air handling equipment, logging operational characteristics of chillers according to preset schedule, and installing air-conditioning units.
• Building and installing ductwork and chilled water piping, adjusting chillers and balancing distribution systems to achieve maximum energy efficiency, removing and replacing joints or length of pipe in chilled water distribution systems.
• Assisting in troubleshooting/repairing fire alarm system.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and/or equipment used in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of industrial air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

Salary Range

$39,244 - $68,679

This job posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above.

Necessary Special Qualifications :Requires current certification by the Environmental Protection Agency as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations part 82, subpart F.

State Benefits Information :

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insuranceoptions
• RetirementPlans
• NC FlexSupplementalBenefits
• PaidVacation,Sick,andCommunityServiceLeave
• Paid ParentalLeave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

This is a full-time position(40 hours per week) with established working hours and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business need.

Note to Current State Employees :

The salary grade for this position is NC08. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

About the Division of Institutions :

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody