HVAC Mechanic - Dan River Prison Work Farm

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Department of Adult Correction seeks an HVAC Mechanic I (S) at the Dan River Prison Work Farm in Blanch, NC. The role focuses on heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment maintenance for three facilities, including troubleshooting controls and performing preventive maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration systems.

Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED and at least three years of progressive HVAC experience; EPA Type I-III or Universal certification is required.

Qualifications

• High school or GED diploma.
• Three years of progressive HVAC installation/maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, digital, and pneumatic controls.
• Supervise minimum custody offenders during work assignments.
• Available on rotating basis for emergency call back.
• Use computer to submit work orders, quotes, and purchasing requests.
• Instruct assistants and offenders in performing technical repairs.

Skills

HVAC Systems

Blueprints

Wiring diagrams

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EPA Certification (Type I/II/III or Universal)

Job description

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

HVAC Mechanic I (S)

Position Number

60061751

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 HVAC Mechanic I located at the Dan River Prison Work Farm in Blanch, NC. This facility houses approximately 640 minimum, male offenders.

• Perform task for three facilities specific to heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment.
• Troubleshoot and test electrical, digital, and pneumatic controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance actions as required on HVAC and refrigeration equipment, ice machines, water coolers, water pumps, and air compressors.
• Instruct lower-level assistants and offenders in performing technical repairs. Supervise minimum custody offenders during work assignments, contact and communication will be frequent.
• Must be available on a rotating basis for emergency call back.
• Use a computer to submit and complete some work assignments, quotes, pricing, purchase request etc..
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Documented experience in HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) Systems.
• Documented knowledge in reading blueprints, schematic and wiring diagrams.

Salary Range

$39,244.00 - $68,679.00

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

State Benefits Information

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

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.

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. 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.

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.