HVAC Mechanic I - Nash Correctional Institution

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Operations Job Classification Title HVAC Mechanic I (S) Position Number 60060063 Grade NC08 About Us 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! Description of Work Reporting to HVAC Supervisor at a medium custody male correctional facility, this position is primarily responsible for providing journey level work in the areas of Heating/Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Hot Water Supply & also Plumbing and Food Service Equipment. Other responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Performing construction, maintenance, and the repair of air-conditioning systems and associated air handling, chilled water distribution, and control mechanisms. 2. Maintaining refrigeration units and their control systems. 3. Receiving work assignments generally in the form of work orders indicating the nature of the problem. 4. Identifying the cause of the problem, determining materials and tools, needed and method of repair, and carrying out repair procedures independently on most jobs. 5. Executing larger, costlier, exceptional, and/or more complex jobs that may be reviewed by a technical supervisor to determine extent of malfunction, to assure that proper work methods are being followed and that work is of acceptable quality. 6. Training new mechanics and/or supervising the work of offenders. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences 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: Documented experience in HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) Systems. Compensation and Benefits 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. Salary Range $39,244 - $68,679 Workday Closure Notice This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date. This is a REPOST. Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered . This is a  full-time position  (40 hours per week) with established working hours and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business need. About Nash Correctional Institution Nash Correctional Institution is a medium custody facility located in Nashville, Nash County NC. It houses approximately 800 male offenders. The facility provides offender labor to two Correction Enterprises operations located on site: the Optical Plant and the Print Plant. The Optical Plant manufactures eyeglasses for customers such as Medicaid and the Division of Services for the Blind. The Print Plant is a full-service print shop dedicated to printing services for state government agencies, public school systems, state community colleges and universities, and non-profit organizations. Supplemental Application Information Application Process NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include : Complete education history (including high school) Full work experience details Certificates and licenses, if applicable Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination. Applicants  may  be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen. If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered . Criminal Justice Certified Positions If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification . ALL applicants must: Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements   (12 NCAC 09G .0302) Pass a criminal background check Produce a negative drug screening result Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations Possess a valid driver’s license Education Equivalency Verification The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members . Veterans’ and National Guard Preference Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4  Form (Certificate  of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking Nationa