Facility Energy Technician ; Madras

Job Summary

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Base pay: $6,126 – $8,917 per month (FY 2025).

Initial posting date: 11/19/2025
Final date to receive applications:
Not specified (open until filled).
Agency: Oregon Department of Corrections
Position type: Employee

Position title:

 Facility Energy Technician 3 (Madras)

Facility: Deer Ridge Correctional Institution, Madras, Oregon

Summary:

 Skilled HVAC‑R professional tasked with maintaining and optimizing HVAC‑R and energy systems, supervising adult‑in‑custody work crews, performing advanced diagnostics, and implementing energy‑saving solutions.

• Supervise, instruct, and evaluate adult‑in‑custody workers in HVAC‑R maintenance and repair.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex systems including electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and steam controls.
• Monitor and maintain DDC/EMCS systems for energy management and performance.
• Fabricate and install sheet‑metal ductwork.
• Maintain logs for refrigerant usage and temperature control in culinary areas.
• Repair and maintain food‑service equipment, hot water heaters, and space heaters.
• Work in restricted areas where adult‑in‑custody labor is not authorized.
• Assist in planning projects, securing permits, and maintaining inventory and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and licensing standards.

• Completion of a recognized HVAC/R apprenticeship program or two‑year HVAC/R accredited trade school AND two years of full‑time experience demonstrating the duties of the position.
• OR four years of full‑time experience demonstrating the duties of the position.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) license or higher (copy of license required).
• Universal Refrigerant Handling certificate OR ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license.

• Extensive knowledge of HVAC‑R systems, including commercial‑grade installation, diagnostics, and repair.
• Background in vapor compression and refrigeration and ability to troubleshoot related systems.
• Experience with Direct Digital Control (DDC) and Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS).
• Experience supervising or leading work crews, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and enforcing safety protocols.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong understanding of electrical and pneumatic control systems.
• Experience planning and coordinating projects, estimating materials, maintaining inventory, and securing necessary permits.

• Include dates and duties of all relevant positions in the Work Experience section. Failure to demonstrate minimum qualifications will result in disqualification.
• Respond to the public records and veterans’ preference questionnaires immediately after submission.
• Monitor email and Workday for updates.
• Additional assessment stages, such as written exercises, may be required.
• Save a copy of this announcement for reference; it will not be available after the deadline.

Work is performed in a prison housing adult‑in‑custody on multiple security levels. Environments include new and old building structures, towers, walls, service tunnels, pipe chases, electrical chases, and multi‑floor housing with stairs. Conditions may involve poor ventilation, high temperatures, limited lighting, inclement weather, uneven ground, the use of ladders and scaffolding, exposure to asbestos or lead‑based paint, and the requirement to wear protective equipment.

The Oregon Department of Corrections manages over 12,000 adults in custody across 12 state prisons and supervises more than 24,000 offenders on release. The department emphasizes accountability, community protection, and transformation of lives, while fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safety‑focused culture.

• Family, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for National Guard and reserve components
• Optional short‑ and…