HVAC MECHANIC (REFRIGERATION MECHANIC)

Arizona Department of AdministrationBuckeye, AZ
$48,000Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is hiring an experienced HVAC Mechanic to keep our facilities running smoothly. In this role, you’ll perform preventive maintenance and repairs on electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and kitchen systems, while diagnosing issues and ensuring safe, efficient operations. You’ll also help plan projects, maintain equipment, and oversee the performance of inmate workers. This is a great opportunity to build a stable career with competitive pay, retirement benefits, and the chance to make a difference in your community. Apply today and grow your future with ADCRR!

Requirements

  • Operating principles of various types of cooling, refrigeration, and ventilation equipment and systems
  • Test equipment, tools, and procedures associated with diagnosing problems and/or malfunctions
  • Procedures for inspecting, servicing, repairing, and installing a wide variety of cooling and refrigeration equipment and associated heating ventilation systems, including large-scale commercial systems
  • Basic reading and interpreting sketches and schematics
  • Estimating costs and ordering materials
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Common safety practices
  • Maintaining records and preparing reports
  • Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships
  • Adhere to all Department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Adapt to changing priorities
  • Work in a prison environment
  • Lift/Carry 50lbs
  • Push/Pull 50lbs
  • Walk/Run 0.25 miles
  • HVAC certification at time of appointment.
  • Selected applicant passing a background investigation, a drug test, and a medical/physical examination.
  • Possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
  • Take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
  • Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

  • Four (4) years of journey-level experience inspecting, servicing, repairing, and installing cooling/refrigeration equipment/systems
  • Any combination of training and experience that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted

Responsibilities

  • Performs preventive maintenance tasks as required and scheduled, such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, kitchen equipment repairs, and general building maintenance as it relates to servicing, repairing, or installing cooling/refrigeration equipment and associated heating/ventilation systems
  • Diagnosing problems or malfunctions
  • Schedules and plans maintenance-related projects to include pricing material lists, equipment needs, and time frames
  • Conducts inspections and evaluates inmate workers’ performance
  • Inspects, maintains, and accounts for tools and equipment as required
  • Maintains records and completes documentation/reports as required by policy
  • Drives on State business
  • Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Benefits

  • Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
  • Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
  • Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
  • Exceptional retirement program
  • Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
  • An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
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