HVAC Mechanic - Prison

The 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!

Reporting to the HVAC Supervisor at a multi-custody male correctional facility, this position provides journey level work in the areas of Heating/Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. Other responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 1. Designing, installing services and repairing HVAC energy control management systems in renovations and construction.
• 2. Assisting in installing electrical conduit and wiring for HVAC electrical circuits.
• 3. Performing preventive maintenance.
• 4. Instructing lower level assistants and offenders in performing less technical repairs.
• 5. Providing technical guidance and support to other staff members in HVAC energy control management system.
• 6. Working by instruction from supervisor, by policies, the NC building code manuals, OSHA regulations, and safety policies.
• 7. Requiring great physical effort in the installation, repair and removal of HVAC systems.
• 8. Working with close custody and minimum custody offenders and having frequent contact with offenders as needed.
• 9. Performing repairs on equipment outside his/her specialty trade as needed.
• 10. Being diversified and having general knowledge of several trades.

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 but applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

Management Preferences Documented knowledge of practices, methods, materials and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, and repair of air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex
• Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

$39,244 - $68,679

This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night BEFORE the end date listed above. This is a REPOST. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply. This vacancy announcement is to fill two (2) positions. Applicants applying for position number  will also be considered for position number .

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with established working hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business needs.

Central Prison in Raleigh, NC has been in continuous service since 1884. It serves as the admission point into prison for adult male felons sentenced to 20 years or more and is the main medical and mental health center for male offenders. It also houses special populations, including death row and safe-keepers. While security requires that certain offenders remain in their cells, there are more than 260 offender job assignments that include working in the kitchen, laundry or canteen.

Offenders also work as barbers, janitors and clerks. Offenders can attend substance abuse group therapy meetings, Bible studies or worship services.

If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Celeste Robinson at celeste.r.robinson.gov or by phone at . (Email is preferred and more efficient.

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND three years of progressive experience in the installation, maintenance or repair of air…