HVAC Mechanic - Alexander Correctional Institution

Adult Correction; Taylorsville (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex

Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community/Par

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a skilled HVAC technician for Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, NC. The role covers installation, maintenance, and repair of air-conditioning systems, chillers, and related control systems, reporting to the HVAC Supervisor.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with 3 years of progressive HVAC experience and EPA Type I/II/III or Universal certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3 years of progressive HVAC installation/maintenance/repair experience.
• EPA certification (Type I, II, III or Universal) required by 40 CFR 82 subpart F.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot issues with HVAC systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Diagnose building management system issues.
• Maintain proper chiller and boiler operations.
• Assist external contractors with equipment repair and installation.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EPA Type I/II/III or Universal certification

Job description

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!

Work Site

Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, North Carolina.

Alexander Correctional is a closed custody all male prison with 1,252 bed capacity.

Description of Work

This position performs 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. In addition, positions maintain refrigeration units and their control systems. Work assignments are generally in the form of work orders indicating the nature of the problem. This position will report to the HVAC Supervisor.

Key Duties

• Trouble shoot issues with various HVAC systems
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures on various HVAC equipment
• Diagnosis issues with the building management system
• Maintain proper chiller and boiler operations
• Assist outside contractors with equipment repair and installation

Qualifications

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of progressive experience in the installation, maintenance or repair of air conditioning chillers, air handling, chilled water distribution and control systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

Salary & Grading

Salary Grade Range: $39,244.00 - $68,679.00

Grade NC08

Benefits

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex
• Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

State Benefits Information

State Benefits Information: The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health Insurance options Retirement Plans NCFlex Supplemental Benefits Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Legal & Compliance

PREA Requirement The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape."

PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Posting Information

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date.

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.

Additional Information

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 levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.