Correctional HVACR Technician(40 Hour

Introduction

The Connecticut Department of Correction is recruiting for current openings at Corrigan Correctional Center in Montville and York Correctional Institution in East Lyme for the position of Correctional Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician.

New:
Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn about our medical and dental insurance plans, sick/vacation/personal leave accruals, state holidays, tuition reimbursement and more! This is a Hazardous Duty Position and offers a pension plan, the State Employees Retirement System Tier IV. As a Hazardous Duty employee, you will be eligible to retire after just 25 years of service, regardless of your age.

A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position on first shift. Schedule is Monday-Friday between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

• Maintain steam, hot water heating and chill water piping/distribution systems;
• Maintain ventilation distribution, fan and HVAC systems;
• Maintain steam and hot water boilers;
• Maintain chilled water piping/distribution systems and chilled water (chillers) systems;
• Maintain cell ventilation and duct work;
• Supervising assigned inmates at a Correctional Institution;
• Keeping record of tool/inventory control;
• Protecting the health and safety of the public, staff and inmates;
• Snow and ice removal to maintain safe access for the police, medical, staff and public;
• Maintaining mandated compliances with Federal & State statute and agency directives and policies by assuring humane conditions of confinement in the facility through repair and maintenance.

Our Mission:
The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re‑entry initiatives to support responsive evidence‑based practices aligned to law‑abiding and accountable behaviors. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

In a Department of Correction facility or district this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for inmates and/or independently performing a full range of tasks in the repair, monitoring and installation of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration and related control systems.

• Performs highly skilled maintenance and construction work requiring application of trade skills, codes and standard trade practices;
• Trains and supervises a group of inmates assigned to heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration tasks;
• Ensures compliance with standard trade practices and codes on air systems used in heating, ventilating, and refrigeration;
• Troubleshoots and performs work in operation, repair and installation of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems which may use Freon chilled water for air cooling means and air or water for condenser means;
• Installs or repairs electric or pneumatic controls for equipment;
• Determines required cooling capacity of units needed for small areas;
• Uses and interprets a psychometric chart;
• Utilizes diagnostic equipment to control and measure air flow, room air changes and room pressurization;
• Operates and maintains building and energy management systems;
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks;
• Maintains custody and discipline and evaluates performance of each inmate assigned to work areas;
• Determines and obtains required materials;
• Maintains records;
• Operates heavy equipment as necessary;
• May perform supplemental duties related to other trade disciplines based on experience, knowledge, skills and agency needs;
• May physically restrain inmates, quell disturbances, and otherwise assist security forces in emergencies;
• May be required to operate a motor vehicle;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment involved in heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration trade;
• Knowledge of hazardous material regulations;
• computer-based heating and cooling systems;
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written…