Facility Energy Technician ; Madras

Facility Energy Technician 3 (Madras)

Deer Ridge Correctional Institution – Madras, Oregon

Are you a skilled HVAC-R professional with a passion for energy efficiency and mentorship? The Facility Energy Technician 3 plays a critical role in maintaining and optimizing the physical plant systems that keep our state correctional facilities running smoothly and sustainably.

This is more than just a maintenance job – it’s an opportunity to lead, teach, and make a lasting impact.

As a Facility Energy Technician 3, you’ll take the lead in maintaining and optimizing HVAC-R and energy systems within a correctional facility. You’ll supervise and train adult in custody work crews, perform advanced diagnostics and repairs, and help implement energy‑saving solutions that support sustainable operations.

• Supervise, instruct, and evaluate adult in custody workers in HVAC‑R maintenance and repair.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex systems including electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and steam controls.
• Monitor and maintain DDC/EMCS systems for energy management and system performance.
• Fabricate and install sheet metal ductwork.
• Maintain logs for refrigerant usage and temperature control in culinary areas.
• Repair and maintain food service equipment, hot water heaters, and space heaters.
• Perform work in restricted areas where adult in custody labor is not authorized.
• Assist in planning projects, securing permits, and maintaining inventory and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and licensing standards.

• Completion of a recognized HVAC/R apprenticeship program or a two‑year HVAC/R accredited trade school in heating and air‑conditioning or refrigeration AND two years of full‑time experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• OR four years of full‑time experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• This position requires a Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) license or above. A copy of the license must be attached to your application.
• Universal Refrigerant Handling certificate OR the ability to obtain the certification within six months of hire.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license.

• Extensive knowledge of HVAC‑R systems, including installation, diagnostics, and repair of commercial‑grade heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.
• Background in vapor compression and refrigeration, with the ability to troubleshoot and maintain related systems and components.
• Experience with Direct Digital Control (DDC) and Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS), including software‑based monitoring and calibration.
• Experience supervising or leading work crews, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and enforcing safety protocols in a work environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals, and apply that knowledge to real‑world maintenance and repair tasks.
• Strong understanding of electrical and pneumatic control systems, including the ability to perform work within the scope of an electrical license.
• Experience planning and coordinating projects, including estimating materials, maintaining inventory, and securing necessary permits.

The salary range listed above is for non‑PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.
• 21 days paid military leave for National Guard and reserve components.
• Optional short and long‑term disability.
• Term life insurance.
• Fully paid retirement program.
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
• And more.

Work is performed in a prison that houses maximum, close, medium, and minimum‑security adults in custody.

The work locations vary from new to old building structures; there may also be towers, walls, service tunnels,…