Hvac Mechanic; Refrigeration Mechanic

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REHABILITATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

Arizona State Prison Complex - Willcox
15500 South Fort Grant Road
Willcox, AZ 85643

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The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is hiring an experienced HVAC Mechanic to keep our facilities running smoothly. In this role, you’ll perform preventive maintenance and repairs on electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and kitchen systems, while diagnosing issues and ensuring safe, efficient operations. You’ll also help plan projects, maintain equipment, and oversee the performance of inmate workers.

This is a great opportunity to build a stable career with competitive pay, retirement benefits, and the chance to make a difference in your community.
Apply today and grow your future with ADCRR!

• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs as required on all HVAC and refrigeration equipment to include evaporative cooling, air conditioning, chiller units, walk-in freezers, heating or heaters (electric and natural gas), and refrigerators
• Schedules and plans maintenance-related projects to include pricing material lists and equipment needs
• Conducts inspections and evaluates inmate workers’ performance
• Inspects, maintains and accounts for tools and equipment
• Maintains records and completes documentation/reports
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

• Operating principles of various types of cooling, refrigeration, and ventilation equipment and systems
• Test equipment, tools, and procedures associated with diagnosing problems and/or malfunctions
• Procedures for inspecting, servicing, repairing, and installing a wide variety of cooling and refrigeration equipment and associated heating-ventilation systems, including large-scale commercial systems

• Basic reading and interpreting sketches and schematics
• Estimating costs and ordering materials
• Written and verbal communication
• Common safety practices
• Maintaining records and preparing reports

• Lift/Carry 50lbs
• Push/Pull 50lbs
• Walk/Run 0.25 miles
• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships
• Adhere to all Department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Adapt to changing priorities
• Work in a prison environment

• Two (2) years of work experience servicing, repairing, or installing cooling systems and refrigeration equipment
• Four (4) years of journey-level experience

• HVAC certification at time of appointment.
• Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, a drug test, and a medical/physical examination.

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave—Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete…