HVACR SPECIALIST 2

State of Nevada; Lovelock (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement

No state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The State of Nevada Lovelock Correctional Center is seeking an HVACR Specialist to maintain and repair a wide range of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems within a correctional facility. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, and secure supervision of inmate crews operating under established policies.

Qualified candidates should complete an HVACR apprenticeship and have journey-level experience or an equivalent combination of

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized HVACR apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey level experience in HVACR equipment installation, operation, maintenance and repair.
• OR one year of experience as a HVACR Specialist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on HVACR equipment and related systems.
• Maintain and inventory auxiliary equipment and parts.
• Inspect equipment, meters, gauges, and log temperatures and pressures.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits and repair components.
• Lead inmate crews and document performance; ensure security procedures.
• Install components to improve energy efficiency.

Skills

HVACR knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Lead worker/supervision

Education

HVACR apprenticeship completion

Tools

Voltmeters

Amprobes

Oxygen analyzers

Refrigeration recovery equipment

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

This position is located at the Lovelock Correctional Center. HVACR Specialists maintain auxiliary equipment such as motors, pumps, fans, pipe systems, compressors, humidifiers, condensers and electronic control units; adhere to established maintenance schedules to replace filters, lubricate motors and fans, replace belts, conduct chemical analysis and add correct proportion of treatment chemicals, and cleaning of other mechanical equipment located throughout the institution. Incumbents troubleshoot electrical circuits by tracing dead circuits, rewiring circuits, repairing or replacing electrical components such as starters, contactors, relays and control units; repair or replace burner gun assemblies; recover refrigerant and recharge refrigeration equipment. Incumbents make parts and material purchases and maintain inventories and maintenance records. Incumbents function as a lead worker for inmate crews on a regular basis and provide input as to their performance. Work schedule is Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday 6:00am-4:30pm (subject to change). Extended hours may be required on short notice in case of emergency.

Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVACR) Specialists perform skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.

Essential Qualifications

Completion of a recognized HVACR apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey level experience in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment; OR one year of experience as a HVACR Specialist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Duties

Perform preventive maintenance on various equipment related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, fuel and combustion systems, forced air furnaces, radiant heaters, chillers, air handlers, window air conditioning units, evaporative coolers and refrigeration units.
Maintain auxiliary equipment such as motors, pumps, fans, pipe systems, compressors, humidifiers, condensers and pneumatic and electronic control units; adhere to established maintenance schedules to replace filters, lubricate motors and fans, replace belts, conduct chemical analysis and add correct proportion of treatment chemicals, and cleaning other mechanical equipment located throughout a facility.
Inspect equipment for proper functioning; check meters, gauges and other instruments; inspect occupied areas for comfort; adjust safety and limit controls; log information related to temperatures, pressures, fuel consumption, water level, time and date, and respond to emergencies such as utility and equipment failure.
Repair and modify equipment and components related to heating and air conditioning systems by repairing or replacing damaged pipes or valves including brazing, soldering, pipe fitting or adding new piping valves and controls.
Troubleshoot electrical circuits associated with heating, air conditioning and refrigeration including tracing dead circuits, rewiring circuits, repairing or replacing electrical components such as starters, contactors, relays and control units; repair or replace burner gun assemblies; recover refrigerant and recharge refrigeration equipment.
Diagnose equipment failure; make repairs and test system functions using common hand and power tools, brazers, solderers, torches, voltmeters, amprobes, oxygen analyzers and precision measuring instruments.
Install new components such as thermostats, timers or insulation to make older equipment more energy efficient.
Make parts and material purchases and maintain inventories according to departmental policies and State regulations; and prepare and maintain records related to work activities.
Store, handle and dispose of coolants and other chemicals in accordance with established policies and regulatory requirements.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under general supervision, incumbents perform the duties described in the series concept and either: 1) in a correctional setting, function as a leadworker for an inmate crew on a regular basis and document inmate performance through completion of periodic performance reports. Incumbents are also responsible for implementing security procedures which include securing the work area from unauthorized inmates and accountability for assigned inmates, staff, tools, and equipment; or 2) serve as lead-worker for HVACR Specialists I’s and provide training, work direction and technical assistance to subordinate staff to solve heating and air conditioning problems associated with system failures, design required system modifications; or 3) have sole responsibility for the operation, maintenance, repair and modification of a major facility’s heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and/or refrigeration related systems.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Ability to: estimate material and labor needed to complete a job; secure technical advice and diagnose system failures; design system modifications and installation.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits

may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
  

The Following Are Legal Holidays

• January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
• Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
• Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
• June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
• July 4.................................................... Independence Day
• First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
• Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
• November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
• Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
• Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
• December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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