HVAC Mechanic I - (Harnett CI)

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

HVAC Mechanic I (S)

Position Number

60065517

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

Salary Range: $39,244 - $68,679

Reporting to the Maintenance/Construction Supervisor III, this position will perform the full range of journey work duties associated with the construction, maintenance, and repair of air-conditioning systems and associated air handling, chilled water distribution, and control mechanisms. Maintaining refrigeration units and their control systems. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following.

- Identifying the cause of the problem, determining what materials and tools are needed, the method of repair, and carrying out repair procedures independently on most jobs. The larger, costlier, exceptional, or more complex jobs 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.
- Training new mechanics or supervising the work of helpers and may be called upon to assist with duties throughout the facility.
- Working with limited supervision while addressing moderate to complex repair activities.
- Using electrical test devices, troubleshooting and repairing chiller electrical control circuits, independently overhauling small reciprocal compressors, overhauling larger reciprocal, absorption, and centrifugal compressors while under technical supervision.
- Checking for accuracy and calibrating electrical, pneumatic, and electronic control systems, troubleshooting control circuits and replacing faulty thermostats, wiring, and control devices.
- Performing preventive maintenance on air-conditioning and air handling equipment, logging operational characteristics of chillers according to preset schedule, and installing air-conditioning units.
- Building and installing ductwork and chilled water piping, adjusting chillers and balancing distribution systems to achieve maximum energy efficiency, removing and replacing joints or lengths of pipe in chilled water distribution systems.
- Assisting in troubleshooting/repairing fire alarm system.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Working knowledge of the standard practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, and repair of air-conditioning and refrigeration systems

Necessary Special Qualifications:

REQUIRES current certification by the Environmental Protection Agency as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations part 82, subpart F.

Please make sure to list and/or attach a copy of your EPA Type I, II, III and/or Universal Technician certification on your application (see above requirement).

This is a RE-POST of position 60065517.  Previous applicants are still under consideration and do NOT need to re-apply.

There was an update to the salary range effective February 01, 2026. The new salary range is $39,244 - $68,679.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC08.  State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.  If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.  Based upon these factors, a pay increase May result.

About Harnett Correctional Institution:

Harnett Correctional Institution is located in Lillington, North Carolina and houses up to 988 male offenders in a medium custody facility.

 

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of progressive experience in the installation, maintenance, or repair of air conditioning chillers, air handling, chilled water distribution, and control systems

Or

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Lyndsey Ryan Schrier

Email:

[email protected]