HVAC Supervisor

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction is seeking an experienced HVAC Supervisor to lead advanced mechanical trades, oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems, and mentor offender labor under the CAP program.

The role requires interpretation of blueprints, adherence to NC Building Codes, strong teamwork, and the ability to manage project scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring safe, reliable operation of facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and up to three years of journey level experience in the installation, maintenance or repair of HVAC equipment including chillers, air handlers, pumps, piping, and controls.
• EPA Type II or Universal certification required by Title 40 CFR part 82, subpart F.
• Experience reading schematics and/or blueprints.
• Ability to lead and supervise offender labor in safe mechanical trade practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled journeyman level HVAC and mechanical system installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Read, interpret, and apply mechanical plans, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Lead, train, and supervise offender labor in safe and effective mechanical trade practices.
• Ensure all mechanical work complies with project scope, budget, schedule, and NC Building Codes.
• Coordinate daily work activities and communicate project needs with the Mechanical Superintendent.
• Inspect and troubleshoot HVAC and refrigeration systems to ensure proper operation and reliability.
• Maintain accurate documentation of mechanical work, materials, and progress.
• Support construction, renovation, and major maintenance projects by providing expert mechanical guidance and oversight.

Skills

HVAC systems

Blueprint interpretation

Offender supervision

Team leadership

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic building automation

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA Type II or Universal certification

Job description

AgencyAdult CorrectionDivisionCOO - AdministrationJob Classification TitleHvac Supervisor (NS)Position Number65023513GradeNC12About UsThe 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 WorkThe CAP HVAC Supervisor is responsible for providing advanced mechanical trade expertise in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and mechanical systems, including air handlers, chillers, boilers, and refrigeration equipment. The ideal candidate will possess journeyman level skills, demonstrate the ability to work independently, accurately interpret blueprints, and perform a wide range of assigned mechanical duties. This role requires strong knowledge of construction methodologies, solid decision making abilities, effective communication skills, and the capacity to collaborate within a team environment. The position also includes training, mentoring, and supervising offender labor while ensuring all mechanical installations performed by CAP meet project scope, budget, schedule, drawings, specifications, and NC Building Codes under the direction of a CAP Mechanical Superintendent.Key Job Duties•Perform skilled journeyman level HVAC and mechanical system installation, maintenance, and repair.•Read, interpret, and apply mechanical plans, blueprints, and technical specifications.•Lead, train, and supervise offender labor in safe and effective mechanical trade practices.•Ensure all mechanical work complies with project scope, budget, schedule, and applicable NC Building Codes.•Coordinate daily work activities and communicate project needs with the Mechanical Superintendent.•Inspect and troubleshoot HVAC and refrigeration systems to ensure proper operation and reliability.•Maintain accurate documentation of mechanical work, materials, and progress.•Support construction, renovation, and major maintenance projects by providing expert mechanical guidance and oversight.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesSalary Grade Range: $47,703.00-$83,479.00NC 12Candidates 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:· Demonstrated experience in the installation, construction, and/or repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and/or refrigeration equipment, including but not limited to chillers, air handlers, pumps, ventilators, fans, boilers,piping, mini splits, ice makers, kitchen equipment, etc.· Demonstrated experience with the tools, methods, practices, materials, and/or equipment used within the engineering construction trades relating to the construction of buildings.· Demonstrated experience with the installation and/or operation of pneumatic building automation and/or control systems.· Basic knowledge of electricity sufficient to troubleshoot and/or repair complex electrical control circuits.· Experience with reading schematics and/or blueprints.· EPA Section 608 Certification Type II or Universal (required to handle refrigerants)Work Location and ScheduleThis position will have a duty station normally at the successful candidates NC home and be assigned a State-owned vehicle for business use only. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. The work schedule is Monday – Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM but occasionally could require work hours on Fridays and weekends. Overnight travel is normally required to meet the demands of the organization.The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before the End DateState Benefits InformationThe State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Health Insurance optionsRetirement PlansNCFlex Supplemental BenefitsPaid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service LeavePaid Parental LeaveThe Support Services Division oversees the operations and infrastructure that sustain facilities within the Department of Adult Correction. Responsibilities include facility maintenance, fleet and warehouse management, food services, construction and renovation projects, and energy efficiency. This division plays a vital role in supporting daily operations and long-term planning.Division of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance (DECM) operates as the NCDAC Capital Project Coordinator (CPC) and is tasked with coordinating all capital improvement and renovation and repair projects with the State Construction Office (SCO) and serves as the DAC representative on all matters involving the State Property Office and State Building Commission. Our unified purpose is to provide architectural and engineering support, sustainability, efficiency, and resiliency planning, construction, and maintenance services to ensure all statewide Institutions and Facilities remain in compliance with building codes, regulations, and legislative mandates, while also promoting the agency’s rehabilitation and reentry goals through offender job training within the construction and maintenance trades, while assisting institutions directly and indirectly with the installation and maintenance of kitchen, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and electronics equipment.Application ProcessNCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:Complete education history (including high school)Full work experience detailsCertificates and licenses, if applicableEducation must be from appropriately accredited institutions.Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.If multiple applications are submitted , only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.Education Equivalency VerificationThe State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members .Veterans’ and National Guard PreferenceApplicants 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 RequirementThe 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 ProhibitionsADA AccommodationsConsistent 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 ExperienceSome 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.High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and up to three years of journey level experience in the installation, maintenance or repair of air conditioning chillers, air handling, chilled water distribution and control systems including one year at the journey levelORAn equivalent combination of education and experience.Necessary Special QualificationsRequires 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 StatementT he 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.Recruiter:Lisa Warren ByrdEmail:[e-mail]