Maintenance Technician

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We have a full-time vacancy for Maintenance Technician in the Resource:
The State of New Hampshire, Department of Corrections, Division of Administration - Logistics. Salary is $25.40/hour - $34.14/hour. Working hours are 6:30am - 2:30pm with Saturdays and Sundays off. This position receives hazardous duty pay of $60 paid biweekly (not included in salary above).

Supervises and performs the technical maintenance, repair, installation, and calibration of HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) and related equipment in a prison environment, working in close and immediate contact with prisoners on a daily basis, having responsibility for security.

• Provide security, supervision, and training for inmate workers to complete the required tasks in a proficient manner with security being the priority.
• Supervise, schedule, train and assist subordinate staff ensuring continuous maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains HVAC systems and related equipment for the Northern NH Correctional Facility.
• Maintain and possess knowledge of large industrial chillers and cooling towers which includes sequence of operation, test, chemically treat, clean, and maintain.
• Prevent costly downtime and repairs by being able to diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC systems and controls; electrical, pneumatic, electronics, sensors, transmitters, and relay failures.
• Respond to emergencies by using good judgment and assuring that the work is completed safely and meets federal, state, and local codes and recommended ACA standards.
• Order materials and supplies and maintain inventory of needed parts to prevent costly downtime of equipment and provide job costs for budgetary information.
• Calibrate and adjust hydraulic, pneumatic, electric and electronic controls and motors to ensure efficient operations and comfortable environment.
• Maintain records, logs on HVAC equipment and write or procure specifications for competitive bidding by vendors on large HVAC alterations and major repairs.

• Equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
• Education and experience must be in the operation and maintenance of the mechanical and electrical equipment used in buildings, with at least 2 years of supervisory experience.

• Valid driver’s license or have access to transportation for statewide travel.
• Must have a State of NH Gas Fitters license.

• Must pass security and background screenings required for correctional environments.

• Candidates with an equivalent combination of 4+ years of relevant education and experience with at least 1+ year of supervisory experience after completion of high school may be considered and hired in trainee status for this position.

• None.

• Successful completion of the Corrections Academy within 12 months of hire and continuing certification as correctional line personnel as established by the certifying authority.
• Successful completion of HVAC refrigerant certification within 12 months of hire.
• Must be available for on-call through rotating schedule for off hour coverage to respond to emergencies and requests for timely assistance, in accordance with departmental policy.
• Must be willing to work an extended and/or flexible schedule, to include nights and weekends for emergency response to needs at the facilities; may be required to report for work with little notice due to emergencies.

• In-Band Advancement Available:
  Yes No
• Broad Group Level Advancement Available:
  Yes No

State of New Hampshire total compensation package includes: HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits;
Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value);
Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts;
State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan;
Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan; $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance;
Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500);
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay; see this link for details on…