HVAC Mechanic - Dan River Prison Work Farm
About The Position
The HVAC Mechanic I works at the Dan River Prison Work Farm in Blanch, North Carolina, a facility that houses approximately 640 minimum-custody male offenders. Reporting to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor, this position performs installation and preventive maintenance work on heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment across three facilities. The role also involves troubleshooting and testing controls, maintaining refrigeration and related equipment, and instructing assistants and offenders in technical repair work. Frequent contact and communication with minimum-custody offenders is required, and the mechanic must be available on a rotating basis for emergency call-back. A computer is used to submit and complete work assignments, quotes, pricing, and purchase requests.
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 EPA 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 experience in HVAC systems.
- Documented knowledge of reading blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Responsibilities
- Install and perform preventive maintenance on heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment across three facilities.
- Troubleshoot and test electrical, digital, and pneumatic controls.
- Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration equipment, ice machines, water coolers, water pumps, and air compressors.
- Instruct lower-level assistants and offenders in performing technical repairs.
- Supervise minimum-custody offenders during work assignments and communicate with them frequently.
- Be available on a rotating basis for emergency call-back.
- Use a computer to submit and complete work assignments, quotes, pricing, and purchase requests.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Retirement plans
- NC Flex supplemental benefits
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Paid community service leave
- Paid parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
