HVAC Mechanic

Agency Adult Correction

Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification TitleHVAC Mechanic I (S)
Position NumberGradeNC
08

About UsThe NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community.

Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences This position is located at Johnston Correctional Institution in Johnston County (Smithfield), NC. The employee in this position will report to the Maintenances/Construction Supervisor III, this position will perform the full range of journey work duties associated with the construction, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning systems and associated air handling, chilled water distribution, and control mechanisms. Maintaining refrigeration units and their control systems.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Identifying the cause of the problem, determining what materials and tools are needed, the method ofrepair, and carrying out repair procedures independently on most jobs. The larger, costlier, exception, or more complex jobs may be reviewed by a technical supervisor to determine extend of malfunction, to ensure the proper work methods are being followed and that work is of acceptable quality.
· Training new mechanics or supervising the work of helpers and may be called upon to assist with duties throughout the facility.
· Working with limited supervision while addressing moderate to complex repairs activities.
· Using electrical test devices, troubleshooting and repairing chiller electrical control circuits, independently overhauling small reciprocal compressors, overhauling reciprocal, absorption, and centrifugal compressors while under technical supervision.
· Checking for accuracy and calibrating electrical, pneumatic, and electronic control system, troubleshooting control circuits and replacing faulty thermostats, wiring, and control devices.
· Performing preventive maintenance on air-conditioning and air handling equipment, logging operational characteristics of chillers according to preset schedule, and installing air-conditioning units.
· Building and installing ductwork and chilled water piping, adjusting chillers and balancing distribution systems to achieve maximum energy efficiency, removing and replacing joints or length of pipe in chilled water distribution systems.
· Assisting in troubleshooting/repairing fire alarm system.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences:

Salary Range: $39,244 - $68,679

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and/or equipment used in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of industrial air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

This job posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above.

Necessary Special Qualifications :
Requires current certification by the Environmental…