Hvacr Specialist

Position located at Lovelock Correctional Center.

• Maintain auxiliary equipment such as motors, pumps, fans, pipe systems, compressors, humidifiers, condensers, and electronic control units; replace filters, lubricate motors and fans, replace belts, conduct chemical analysis, and add appropriate treatment chemicals.
• Inspect equipment for proper functioning; check meters, gauges, and other instruments; adjust safety and limit controls; log temperature, pressure, fuel consumption, water level, time and date, and respond to utilities or equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, trace dead circuits, rewire circuits, repair or replace electrical components such as starters, contractors, relays and control units; repair or replace burner gun assemblies; recover refrigerant and recharge refrigeration equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failure; make repairs and test system functions using hand and power tools, brazers, solderers, torches, voltmeters, amprobes, oxygen analyzers, and precision measuring instruments.
• Install new components such as thermostats, timers or insulation to enhance energy efficiency of older equipment.
• Make parts and material purchases, maintain inventories, and prepare and keep records related to work activities.
• Store, handle and dispose of coolants and other chemicals in accordance with established policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead inmate crews as a lead worker, document inmate performance through periodic reports, and implement security procedures to secure the work area from unauthorized inmates.
• Serve as lead worker for HVACR Specialists I and provide training, direction and technical assistance to subordinate staff to resolve heating and air conditioning problems.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Completion of a recognized HVACR apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey‑level experience in installation, operation, maintenance and repair of HVACR equipment; or one year of experience as an HVACR Specialist I in Nevada State service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in estimating material and labor needed to complete a job; securing technical advice and diagnosing system failures; designing system modifications and installations.
• Knowledge of HVACR systems, electrical circuits, mechanical repair, and safety procedures.

Recruiter Contact:
Susan Ashley – q.ashley.gov