HVAC Mechanic (Brown Creek CI)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement plans

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The Adult Correction Department is seeking an HVAC Mechanic I to provide journey-level work in Heating/Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and related fields.

This full-time position involves performing repairs, maintenance, and supervising offender helpers at the Brown Creek Correctional Institution in Polkton, NC. Applicants must have a high school diploma and a minimum of three years’ experience in HVAC or related fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Ability to work independently on repair procedures.
• Preferred working knowledge of industrial air conditioning systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform special repairs and assignments received by work orders.
• Identify problem causes and carry out repair procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.

Skills

HVAC systems repair

Plumbing

Preventative maintenance

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Air conditioning chillers

Refrigeration systems

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title HVAC Mechanic I (S) Position Number 60057644 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

Reporting to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing journey level work in the areas of Heating/Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Hot Water Supply, Plumbing, and Food Service Equipment. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performing special repairs and assignments that are received by work orders from authorized personnel.
• Identifying the cause of a problem; determining materials and tools needed and method of repair; and carrying out repair procedures independently on most jobs.
• Performing scheduled maintenance functions as required and outlined in the preventative maintenance plans.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed, materials used, and equipment serviced, as required.
• Training and/or supervising the work of offender helpers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences

Applicants 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: 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.

Salary Range

$39,244 - $68,679

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

Contract and Working Hours

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

State Benefits

• 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.

Location

Brown Creek Correctional Institution is located in Polkton, North Carolina and houses up to 916 male offenders in a minimum custody facility.

Veterans and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

The NCDAC must adhere to the US Department of Justice Final Rule on the 'National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.'

Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NCDAC: 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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

• 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.

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.