HVAC Mechanic I - Central Prison

State of North Carolina•Wake County, NC
•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Mechanic I works in the Maintenance Department at Central Prison, a multi-custody male correctional facility, and reports to the Facility Maintenance Manager I. The role performs journey-level heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration work. It includes completing special repairs and assignments received through work orders from authorized personnel, performing preventive maintenance according to established plans, and instructing lower-level assistants and offenders in less technical repairs. This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week, with established hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The position may require work beyond the normal schedule to meet business needs. The salary range is $39,244 to $68,679.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED and three years of progressive experience installing, maintaining, or repairing air conditioning chillers, air handling, chilled water distribution, and control systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Current Environmental Protection Agency certification as a Type I, II, III, or Universal technician, as required by Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 82, Subpart F.

Nice To Haves

  • Documented working knowledge of refrigeration theory and electricity sufficient to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical control systems.
  • Documented knowledge of the design and operation of centrifugal and reciprocal compressors.
  • Documented knowledge of the design and operation of pneumatic control systems.
  • Documented knowledge of practices, methods, materials, and equipment used to operate, maintain, and repair air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
  • Documented knowledge of diagnosing equipment malfunctions and prescribing and performing repair procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Perform special repairs and assignments received through work orders from authorized personnel.
  • Perform preventive maintenance as outlined in preventive maintenance plans.
  • Instruct lower-level assistants and offenders in performing less technical repairs.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options
  • Retirement plans
  • NCFlex supplemental benefits
  • Paid vacation, sick, and community service leave
  • Paid parental leave
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