HVAC Technician III

Position Overview

Take your career to the highest level as an HVAC expert, where you will tackle the state’s most complex technical challenges and mentor the next generation of technicians within the Utah Department of Corrections.

The HVAC Technician III is an expert in HVAC, responsible for the most complex technical challenges and strategic oversight of HVAC systems, projects, and personnel. Operates with unparalleled technical expertise and total accountability for reliability and efficiency of the entire system. Focuses on high-level problem-solving, project management, long‑term system health, and advanced training/mentoring of all lower‑level staff. Makes high‑level technical and operational decisions, guided by mastery of building codes, engineering best practices, and security protocols.

Provides vocational training to inmates regarding operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems. This job requires 24‑hour availability.

Position may be filled as an HVAC Technician II (Starting salary $26.00 - $41.50) or HVAC Technician I (Starting salary $20.00 - $32.00), upon review of the qualifications of the applicant.

Besides working with a dedicated team of professionals who ensure public safety, you will receive great health and retirement benefits.  to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work‑life balance.

The Utah Department of Corrections is a dedicated team of professionals who ensure public safety by effectively managing offenders while maintaining close collaboration with partner agencies and the community. Our team is devoted to providing maximum opportunities for offenders to make lasting changes through accountability, treatment, education, and positive reinforcement within a safe environment. For more information on the Utah Department of Corrections, .

• 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt‑Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other medical insurance coverage.
• 5 dental plan options, with an Opt‑Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
• 2 vision plan options under Eye Med.

• Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the URS before 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
• Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.

• Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System:
  Employer contributes 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k)).
• Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.

• Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

• Annual leave and sick leave accrue at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
• Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.

We have 12 paid holidays.

• Administers programs for the training of operators and mechanics in preventive maintenance techniques, equipment performance standards, operating limits, and safety procedures for various types of equipment.
• Acts as a subject‑matter expert and resource to provide information to determine the most effective way of meeting the needs of management, staff, clients, or customers.
• Assists, mentors, and trains team members.
• Make recommendations for the prioritization of funds, implement budgets for service delivery, track allocations and expenditures, and evaluate field results to provide feedback for reprioritization as needed.
• Builds, fabricates, or repairs structures, equipment, and/or miscellaneous articles from verbal instructions, blueprints, and/or working drawings.

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and…