HVAC TECHNICIAN

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading corrections facility in Milton, Florida is seeking an HVAC Technician to perform repairs and maintenance on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience in HVAC systems and holds EPA certifications. You will oversee maintenance tasks, maintain security protocols, and support inmate staff. Comprehensive benefits such as health insurance and paid time off are included. This role offers you an opportunity to contribute to a respected organization focused on rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in HVAC operation, repair, and maintenance.
• EPA approved Type I and Type II Refrigerant Recovery Certification preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and service repairs on HVAC systems.
• Overhaul and service air conditioning and heating equipment.
• Maintain records of repairs and service.
• Direct work and provide technical assistance to inmate staff.
• Assist in maintaining security of detainees.

Skills

HVAC repair

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits Information

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you’ll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry’s global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state‑of‑the‑art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence‑based rehabilitation to the post‑release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost‑effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary

Under moderate supervision, performs maintenance and service repairs on heating, ventilating, air conditioning systems, pumping, security and sensor equipment. Installs new units or replacement parts for existing units according to specifications and established safety guidelines.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Overhauls and services air conditioning, heating, and ventilating equipment. Removes and installs motors, thermostats, and humidistats.
• Repairs and replaces worn and broken parts on condensers, compressors, and water and vacuum pumps.
• Repairs and adjusts valves, piping connections, fittings, and couplings; adjusts electrical parts and equipment; adjusts expansion valves and adds gas to refrigeration units; and tests refrigeration equipment for refrigerant leaks.
• Maintains records and prepares reports on repairs and service to equipment.
• Directs work, provides technical assistance and performs inspections of work performed by inmate maintenance staff.
• Assists in maintaining the security of assigned detainees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum of five (5) years full‑time, wage‑earning experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC or refrigeration systems and equipment. Thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted for each year of experience on a year‑for‑year basis for a maximum substitution of two (2) years.
• Current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Type I and Type II Refrigerant Recovery Certification preferred.
• Ability to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

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