HVAC Mechanic II

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth.

We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina's Youth and Families!

This is a repost. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

Job duties for this position require driving a state vehicle. A valid driver's license must be obtained by date of hire.

The Division of Juvenile Justice's Facility Maintenance section employs a regional hub structure, consisting of three geographically located hubs: Cabarrus, CA Dillion, and Lenoir/Dobbs. These hubs serve the Western, Central, and Eastern regions, and operate as the primary locations for storing division hardware assets and deploying manpower for complex preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.

The mission of the Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DJJDP) in the Department of Public Safety, is to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency by effectively operating an integrated, comprehensive juvenile justice system that intervenes through education and treatment of youth in order to promote youth accountability, strengthen families and increase public safety

Technical work in the analysis of the more complex construction, modification, or repair problems in building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment or systems to include:

• Independently troubleshoot heating, ventilation, or air conditioning problems, recommending parts needed and work procedures, and serve as a working supervisor in the construction, modification, or repair.

• Review heating or cooling requirements of existing buildings, compare these requirements to existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, and recommend modifications to achieve better system effectiveness and efficiency.

• Serve as the technical expert in one or more areas of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning field such as absorption and centrifugal chillers or electrical, pneumatic, and electronic controls, through advising other mechanics on repair problems and providing training in their areas of expertise.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position. 8:00am-5:00pm. This position is considered essential and is expected to be at work despite weather conditions and is subject to on-call status.

We offer great Benefits!

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator

About the Division of Juvenile Justice:

The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. To learn more about Juvenile Justice, please go to this LINK.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resources

[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.]

To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:

• Knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Knowledge of electricity sufficient to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical control circuits.
• Knowlege of troubleshooting (DDC) Direct Digital Controls.
• Knowlege of the design and operation of centrifugal and reciprocal compressors.
• Knowledge of operating (BAU) Building Automation Systems.

Management Preferences (Optional): These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

• Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and prescribe repair procedures.

• Ability to analyze building heating and air conditioning equipment and recommend modifications to achieve better operation or energy savings.

• Knowledge of refrigeration theory

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of progressive experience in the installation, maintenance or repair of air conditioning chillers, air handling, chilled water distribution and control systems including one year at the journey level; 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 Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.govto learn more.

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• Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university.
• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: .

Military Experience

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
• A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
• A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape. "PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification.

Per NC General Statute 143B-1209.54, 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.

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