HVAC Specialist (St. Anthony, ID)

The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections is accepting applications for a full-time HVAC Specialist to fill a current vacancy in our St. Anthony facility. This position will perform journey-level installation, and maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

$16.84 - $19.24/hr DOE

This is a State of Idaho classified position and includes medical/dental benefits, retirement, life and disability.

View the official job posting and apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/idaho/jobs/2807856/hvac-specialist

Example of Duties

1. HVAC.

Typical responsibilities: analyzes, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on all HVAC installations, fire and boiler alarm and surveillance control systems (high and low pressure); defines and implements preventive maintenance programs for motors, steam condensate return traps, pumps, controls, compressors, auxiliary heating and cooling systems, and related devices; compiles reports for changes to the HVAC system which includes reporting costs, estimating values, and justifying changes; reviews work of contractors' new and remodel construction for compliance to specifications and compatibility with existing HVAC systems; maintains air distribution and balance systems and heat exchange equipment; adds chemicals and analyzes water treatment for chill water and heating systems; plans and installs auxiliary control systems; lights off, shuts down, and operates boilers; prepares system for winter carry-over and cold weather conditions; calibrates pipe and vent sizes and BTUs required for installations; may design and install sheet metal; installs/inspects thermostats, and electrical wiring of furnaces, unit heaters, and cooling units; reviews new designs and concepts of HVAC systems; operates microprocessor fan control and fire alarm systems; programs computerized energy management equipment.

2. Miscellaneous.

Typical responsibilities: tests/maintains emergency electrical equipment such as generators and battery operated lighting; inspects and maintains specialized items such as clothes washers, dishwashers, coolers, freezers, ice machines, and domestic refrigerators; runs wire, installs outlet boxes, repairs switches and light fixtures; repairs broken pipes, fixes leaks, and cleans blocked pipes; assists other maintenance and crafts staff performing their duties; responds to emergency call-backs.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience charging, starting, and checking for proper operation of HVAC type equipment and related devices

Experience troubleshooting and repairing digital electronic and pneumatic HVAC control systems

Experience starting, stopping, and troubleshooting chiller operations and chilled water systems

Experience modifying and/or installing natural gas and water piping

Experience operating, maintaining, diagnosing problems, and repairing industrial type HVAC systems and control devices

Experience performing basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and sheet metal work

Experience welding and repairing material and brazing pipe

Experience cutting, brazing and soldering high-pressure refrigerant piping

Valid Driver's License

Willingness to supervise and work directly with juveniles in a correctional setting

Must meet federal PREA standards (Prison Rape Elimination Act)

Copy and paste the link below for more information about the Juvenile Corrections Center, St. Anthony. http://www.idjc.idaho.gov/facility-operations/state-facilities/jcc-st-anthony/