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NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A $7,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must NOT have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.
**This is a REPOST. Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered.**
Reporting to the HVAC Supervisor, this position is located at a multi-custody correctional facility and may work with and have frequent contact with close custody and minimum custody offenders. This position's job responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:
- Providing journey level work in the areas of Heating/Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
- Designing, installing, servicing and repairing HVAC energy control management systems in renovations and construction.
- Assisting in installing electrical conduit and wiring for HVAC electricals circuits.
- Performing preventive maintenance.
- Instructing lower level assistants and offenders in performing less technical repairs.
- Providing technical guidance and supporting to other staff members in HVAC energy control management system.
- Working by instruction from supervisor, by policies, the NC building code manuals, OSHA regulations, and safety policies.
- Requiring great physical effort in the installation, repair and removal of HVAC systems.
- Performing repairs on equipment outside his/her specialty trade as needed. Must be diversified and have general knowledge of several trades.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits with established working hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pmand may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business need.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC08 (Salary Range: $36,682 - $64,194). 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 the NC Department of Adult Correction (DAC):
DAC is the largest state agency with more than 26,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation. We have a mission that matters!
About Central Prison:
Central Prison in Raleigh, NC has been in continuous service since 1884. It serves as the admission point into prison for adult male felons sentenced to 20 years or more and is the main medical and mental health center for male offenders. It also houses special populations, including death row and safe-keepers.
While security requires that certain offenders remain in their cells, there are more than 260 offender job assignments that include working in the kitchen, laundry or canteen. Offenders also work as barbers, janitors and clerks. Offenders can attend substance abuse group therapy meetings, Bible studies or worship services.
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 https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-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.
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.
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- 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 a NGB-23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD-256 or NGB-22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader), applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help-Line at 855-524-5627.
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Celeste Robinson by phone at 919-582-6116 or by email at celeste.r.robinson@dac.nc.gov.