Support Services HVAC Mechanic (Statewide)

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Administration Job Classification Title HVAC Mechanic I (S) Position Number 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 This role supports the operation, maintenance, and repair of air‑conditioning and refrigeration systems by applying working knowledge of refrigeration theory, building automation systems, direct digital controls, and related electrical and pneumatic components. The position troubleshoots equipment performance issues, identifies effective repair methods, and uses appropriate tools and materials to restore system functionality within established operational guidelines. Key Duties Include: •Diagnose malfunctions in air conditioning, refrigeration, and control systems to determine appropriate repair actions •Troubleshoot and repair direct digital control components and building automation system functions •Perform maintenance and repair on centrifugal and reciprocating compressors •Inspect, adjust, and maintain pneumatic control systems •Apply electrical knowledge to resolve issues in complex control circuits •Select and use tools, materials, and equipment appropriate for system repair and maintenance •Verify proper operation of HVAC and refrigeration systems following repair or adjustment Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences HVAC Mechanic I Salary Range $39,244 - $68,679 Salary Grade NC 08 Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred :   Documented experience in HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) Systems. Documented knowledge in reading blueprints, schematic and wiring diagrams. HVAC Mechanic II Salary Range $43,267 - $75,718 Salary Grade NC 10 Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred :   State Benefits Information:   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.  Work Locations This is a Statewide post and supports all locations: Raleigh Regional Maintenance Yard, Raleigh, NC Costal Regional Maintenance Yard, Greenville, NC Piedmont Regional Maintenance Yard, Asheboro, NC  Mountain Regional Maintenance Yard, Lenoir, NC DECM Construction Operations, Based out of Raleigh, NC but travels throughout State *Please note all positions may   require travel throughout the region they support. 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.  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 National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.   Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.  PREA Requirement   The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction:  PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions   ADA Accommodations   Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (AD