HVAC MECHANIC (REFRIGERATION MECHANIC)

Arizona Department of Administration • Willcox, AZ

1d • Onsite

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
• Lift/Carry 50lbs
• Push/Pull 50lbs
• Walk/Run 0.25 miles
• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships
• Adhere to all Department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Adapt to changing priorities
• Work in a prison environment
• 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.
• Maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training.
• Maintain the statutorily required liability insurance.
• 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

• Two (2) years of work experience servicing, repairing, or installing cooling systems and refrigeration equipment
• Four (4) years of journey-level experience

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs as required on all HVAC and refrigeration equipment to include evaporative cooling, air conditioning, chiller units, walk-in freezers, heating or heaters (electric and natural gas), and refrigerators
• Schedules and plans maintenance-related projects to include pricing material lists and equipment needs
• Conducts inspections and evaluates inmate workers’ performance
• Inspects, maintains and accounts for tools and equipment
• Maintains records and completes documentation/reports
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed