HVAC Mechanic I - Granville Correctional

NC Department of Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction seeks an HVAC Mechanic I to provide expertise in heating, refrigeration, and plumbing systems at Granville Correctional. This role involves maintenance and repair duties, requiring significant technical skills and EPA certification. Applicants must have a high school diploma and substantial hands-on experience in HVAC systems.

Benefits

State Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC systems installation, maintenance, or repair.
• Ability to carry out complex repairs independently.
• Current certification by the EPA as a Type I, II, III, or Universal technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of journey work duties for HVAC systems.
• Maintain refrigeration units and control systems.
• Train new mechanics or supervise work of helpers.

Skills

HVAC Systems

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-07130

Adult Correction

Division

Operations

06/10/2025

Closing Date

6/30/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

HVAC Mechanic I

Position Number

60063390

The HVAC Mechanic I is responsible for providing journey level work in areas of heating/air-conditioning, refrigeration, and plumbing. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performing 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.
• Performing work assignments that are generally in the form of work orders indicating the nature of the problem.
• Identifying the cause of the problem, determine what materials and tools are needed, and the method of repair that is required.
• Carrying out repair procedures independently on most jobs. The larger, costlier, exceptional, or more complex jobs may be reviewed by a technical supervisor to determine extent of malfunction, to assure proper work methods are being followed and that work is of acceptable quality.
• Training new mechanics or supervise the work of helpers.

Description of Work

The HVAC Mechanic I is responsible for providing journey level work in areas of heating/air-conditioning, refrigeration, and plumbing. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performing 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.
• Performing work assignments that are generally in the form of work orders indicating the nature of the problem.
• Identifying the cause of the problem, determine what materials and tools are needed, and the method of repair that is required.
• Carrying out repair procedures independently on most jobs. The larger, costlier, exceptional, or more complex jobs may be reviewed by a technical supervisor to determine extent of malfunction, to assure proper work methods are being followed and that work is of acceptable quality.
• Training new mechanics or supervise the work of helpers.

“As of January 1, 2025, there are new increase adjustments to the state’s pay plans which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission, effective January 1, 2025.

This position requires specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. Please review them carefully. If you have the knowledge enter a detailed description of your knowledge in the BODY or DUTIES SUMMARY section of your application. Remember to SAVE your entries. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities will no longer be given in a Supplemental Question.

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

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 NC Dept. of Adult Correction (DAC):

The Dept. of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. About Granville Correctional Institution:

Granville Correctional Institution houses offenders in both single cells and dormitories. When the facility opened in 1997, its main mission was to process newly-admitted youthful offenders between the ages of 19 and 21. The prison also houses offenders that participate in job assignments and other programs. It is a close-custody prison, but it is also approved to house offenders assigned to maximum control, intensive control, disciplinary segregation and safekeeping status.

The prison's high-security maximum control unit (HCON) opened in October 1998. This high-security concept in correctional design is intended for the state's most violent and assaultive offenders. The "Supermax" (HCON) unit in Butner was the first of its kind in North Carolina.

Due to the demand of prison space, in 2003, the facility's age criteria for offenders changed from 18-21 to 19-25. In October 2005, the facility changed its name from Polk Youth Institution to Polk Correctional Institution to reflect this older population, including the HCON unit.

Polk Correctional Institution officially opened November 15, 1997 when offenders were transferred to the new facility. The new prison in Butner replaced an old unit on Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh. The original Polk facility acquired its name in 1920 from Col. William Polk, a decorated officer in the Revolutionary War. It was built on the grounds of Camp Polk, a U.S. Army tank base during World War I. Initially, inmates farmed the site.

On Oct. 4, 2021, the facility's name was changed to Granville Correctional Institution.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possessALLof the following:

Documented experience in HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) Systems.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Come Join Us To Make A Difference! Department of Adult Correctionis one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education .
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification .
• 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." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) .

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