HVAC MECHANIC (REFRIGERATION MECHANIC)

Arizona Department of Administration; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days

Paid parental leave

Medical benefits

Robust retirement program

Commuter program

Public transportation subsidy

Job summary

Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry is hiring an HVAC Mechanic to perform maintenance on cooling and refrigeration equipment at ASPC Perryville in Goodyear, AZ. The role requires a valid HVAC certification, travel in-state, and the ability to work in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, diagnosing issues, maintaining records, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• HVAC certification required and four years of journey-level experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cooling/refrigeration systems, inspection and repair procedures.
• Ability to read sketches and schematics and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical, plumbing, HVAC and related systems.
• Diagnose problems or malfunctions and plan corrective actions.
• Maintain tools, materials and documentation in accordance with policy.
• Operate state equipment and work in a prison environment.

Skills

Reading schematics

Estimating costs

Communication

Safety practices

Education

HVAC certification

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

HVAC MECHANIC

(REFRIGERATION MECHANIC)

Location

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Perryville
2105 North Citrus Road
Goodyear, AZ 85395
United States
https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary: $48,000.00

Grade: 17

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Are you looking for a long-term career with a growing agency that offers competitive wages, retirement plan, and medical benefits? This opportunity is the perfect match for you! The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking to hire a detailed-oriented HVAC MECHANIC to routinely perform general electric, plumbing and related maintenance work associated with repairing, servicing or installing cooling and refrigeration equipment systems at the Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Perryville in Goodyear, AZ.

Job Duties

• - Performs preventative maintenance tasks as required and scheduled, such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, kitchen equipment repairs and general building maintenance as it relates to servicing, repairing or installing cooling/refrigeration equipment and associated heating/ventilation systems
• - Diagnosis problems or malfunctions
• - Schedules and plans maintenance related projects to include pricing material list, equipment needs and time frames
• - Conducts inspections and evaluates inmate worker’s performance
• - Inspects, maintains and accounts tools and equipment as required
• - Maintains records and completes documentation/reports as required by policy
• - Drives on State business
• - Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• - Operating principles of various types of cooling/refrigeration, and ventilation equipment and systems
• - Test equipment, tools, and procedures associated with diagnosing problems and/or malfunctions
• - Procedures for inspecting, servicing, repairing, and installing a wide variety of cooling/refrigeration equipment and associated heating ventilation systems, including large-scale commercial systems

Skill in:

• - Basic reading and interpreting sketches and schematics
• - Estimating costs and ordering materials
• - Written and verbal communication
• - Common safety practices
• - Maintaining records and preparing reports

Ability to:

• - Lift/Carry up to 50lbs
• - Push/Pull up to 50lbs
• - Walk/Run up to 0.25 miles
• - Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships
• - Adhere to all Department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• - Adapt to changing priorities
• - Work in a prison environment

Selective Preference(s):

• - Four (4) years of journey-level experience inspecting, servicing, repairing, and installing cooling/refrigeration equipment/systems

Pre-Employment Requirements

HVAC certification at time of appointment. Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, a drug test, and a medical/physical examination. In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter. If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked or suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11). All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• - Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• - Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• - Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• - Exceptional retirement program
• - Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• - An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

Positions in this classification participate in the Correctional Officer Retirement Plan (CORP). Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above. As a condition of participation in the CORP, you will be required to undergo a medical evaluation.

Contact Us

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Advertised: 10 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time