Facility Energy Technician

Initial Posting Date: 12/08/2025

Final date to receive applications: 12/08/2025

Agency:
Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range: $4,207.00 - $6,420.00

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Facility Energy Technician 2

Are you a skilled trades professional with experience maintaining complex building systems who is also motivated by the opportunity to mentor youth? The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a Facility Energy Technician 2 to join our Physical Plant Operations team at Mac Laren Youth Correctional Facility. In this journey‑level role, you will help ensure the safe and efficient operation of OYA's energy systems—including boilers, HVAC/R, and water treatment—while also training and supervising youth work crews in valuable trade skills.

This is meaningful work where your technical expertise directly supports safe environments for staff and youth, while contributing to OYA's mission to protect the public, reduce crime, and provide opportunities for reformation.

At OYA, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and believe that individual and cultural differences enrich our workforce and strengthen our ability to positively impact youth. We are proud to be a national leader in juvenile justice, committed to positive human development, safe facilities, and culturally responsive practices. If you are looking for a career where your skills matter—and where you can make a difference in the lives of young people—OYA wants to hear from you!

• Maintain and repair HVAC/R and boiler systems
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  Operate, calibrate, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and steam boiler systems, ensuring safe and efficient performance.
• Monitor water systems
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  Operate and repair wastewater distribution and water treatment systems, including inspections, sampling, and reporting.
• Perform building maintenance and repairs
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  Carry out a variety of maintenance tasks such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, and general facility upkeep.
• Support emergency and preventive maintenance needs
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  Respond to urgent equipment failures, weather‑related facility issues, and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Supervise and train youth work crews
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  Instruct youth in safe tool use, building maintenance, and trade skills while reinforcing positive work habits, accountability, and workplace safety.
• Ensure safety and security
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  Maintain tool control, monitor youth activities, and enforce security measures to support a safe correctional environment.

• Open Until Filled
  :
  This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 12/29/25 at 8:30 am, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. For more information on pay equity, .
• The salary range listed is the non‑PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
• This position receives annual increases on the anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
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• 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 one year of full‑time experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position;
  OR
• Three 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.