Senior Heating/Air Conditioning Mechanic - Detention

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**General Information**

Job Title: Senior Heating/Air Conditioning Mechanic

Location: 3201 W. Roosevelt Little Rock, AR, 72204

Base Pay: \$49399.74 - \$65000.00 / Year

Employee Type: Non-Exempt

Manage Others: No

**Description**

Department: Sheriff - Detention

Position Control Number: 0418-389

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime

Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is designated as

safety-sensitive.

Random Drug/Alcohol Test: Yes

Opening Date: June 18, 2025, 2025

Closing Date: June 25, 2025, at 11:59 PM

*This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is

intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications

of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related

responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job

description. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right

to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job

at any time. Certain functions are understood to be essential; these

include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others,

working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress. Any

essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should

an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement

due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act

(ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made

for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically and reasonably

feasible.*

***An Equal Opportunity Employer***

**JOB SUMMARY:**Responsible for the installation and maintenance of the

heating and air conditioning systems within the Regional Detention

facility including analysis of system capacity and operational

efficiency and development of a repair/replacement schedule.

**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:**

. Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs malfunctions in heating, air

conditioning, and refrigeration systems, kitchen coolers and freezers,

ice machines, and control boxes utilizing various diagnostic and testing

devices.

. Replaces and/or repairs compressors, motors, filters, and other

defective components.

. Performs preventative maintenance on heating and cooling systems,

equipment, and fixtures including lubricating bearings, changing belts,

cleaning coils, and adding refrigerant as needed.

. Oversees the testing of heating and air conditioning units within the

Detention Facility as needed.

. Analyzes the functioning and condition of the heating and cooling

systems; develops an overall plan of equipment maintenance and

replacement schedules ensuring adequate service levels for the Detention

facility.

. Reviews blueprints and specifications for proposed heating and cooling

systems; makes recommendations regarding the type of system needed,

equipment capacity, and the required installation process.

. Inspects the work of contractors to ensure compliance with project

specifications.

. Oversees the repair and maintenance of hot water boiler systems.

. Maintains an inventory of needed heating and cooling system supplies

and materials; completes requisitions as needed.

. Assists with the preparation of equipment specifications and scope of

work when needed for the replacement of heating or cooling systems.

. Prepares schematics and drawings for HVAC system contractors utilizing

AutoCAD or other appropriate graphics software.

. Maintains required records of all equipment repair and replacement.

. Responds to equipment malfunctions 24 hours a day when required.

**SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

. Performs other related duties as required.

**PERSONNEL SUPERVISED:**None

**WORKING CONDITIONS:**Duties are performed wit in the Regional

Detention Facility and involve work with electrical parts and equipment.

The position must remain on call during assigned periods. Work is

performed with occasional contact with inmates.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**

**REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:**

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