HVAC Refrigeration Specialist Advanced

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is currently accepting applications for HVAC/Refrigeration Specialist-Advanced positions located at correctional institutions and facilities throughout the state.

• Columbia Correctional Institution (Portage, WI)
• Racine Correctional Institution (Sturtevant, WI)
• Robert
  
  E. Ellsworth Correctional Center (Union Grove, WI)

This position is primarily responsible for the operation, inspection, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance of mechanical, HVAC/Refrigeration systems and related electric, pneumatic, electronic and computerized direct digital temperature controls.

This position will perform systems analysis, maintenance and repairs on HVAC/Refrigeration equipment including but not limited to: air handlers, exhaust fans, humidification systems, boilers, chillers, circulating pumps, air and water filtration systems, pneumatic, electric and Direct Digital (DDC) temperature controls, temperature control air compressors and refrigerated air driers, air‑cooled or water‑cooled condensers, and evaporative cooling towers.

This position will provide other maintenance or repairs on emergency generators, plumbing equipment, and lighting control systems as well as collaborating with building occupants and Buildings and Grounds Superintendent in recommending, implementing, and maintaining energy savings initiatives.

This position is in pay schedule/range 03-15 with a starting salary of $32.21 per hour. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensations Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code. A twelve‑month probationary period is required.

Employees at Green Bay Correctional Institution are eligible for a $5/hour add‑on for all hours worked.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance:
  Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well‑being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well‑being.

To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre‑employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre‑employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

• This position will require:

• High degree of mechanical aptitude. Knowledge of computerized HVAC systems, as well as mutual pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of the electrical, plumbing, heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, kitchen equipment, and other mechanical systems and apparatus commonly used in office and institutional buildings and building complexes.
• Skill in making repairs and adjustments to the mechanical devices, valves, booster pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, and switches which control such systems.
• Ability to operate various types of power and hand machinery and tools used in mechanical maintenance work.
• Alertness in monitoring for necessary action, malfunction and possible unsafe conditions in mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions required in the maintenance…