HVAC Technician - Prison Facility Maintenance

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction in Johnston Correctional Institution seeks an HVAC Mechanic I (S) to perform journey-level work on air conditioning systems, air handling, and chilled water distribution.

The role requires diagnosing failures, repairing equipment, and maintaining control systems, with duties including installation of ductwork, calibration, and energy balancing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus three years of HVAC experience.
• EPA technician certification required (Type I, II, III, or Universal).
• Experience with air conditioning chillers and chilled water distribution.

Responsibilities

• Identify and repair HVAC problems, select materials and tools, and perform repairs with limited supervision.
• Train new mechanics or supervise helpers as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair control circuits, calibrate sensors and thermostats.
• Perform preventive maintenance on A/C and air handling equipment.
• Install ductwork and balance chilled water distribution for efficiency.

Skills

Air conditioning systems

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics

Electrical control systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Three years of progressive experience in HVAC repair

Tools

Electrical test devices

Chiller control systems knowledge

Job description

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction in Johnston Correctional Institution seeks an HVAC Mechanic I (S) to perform journey-level work on air conditioning systems, air handling, and chilled water distribution.

The role requires diagnosing failures, repairing equipment, and maintaining control systems, with duties including installation of ductwork, calibration, and energy balancing.