Facility Energy Technician 3 (Madras) Deer Ridge Correctional Institution

Job Summary: Are you a skilled HVAC-R professional with a passion for energy efficiency and mentorship? The Facility Energy Technician 3 plays a critical role in maintaining and optimizing the physical plant systems that keep our state correctional facilities running smoothly and sustainably. This is more than just a maintenance job – it’s an opportunity to lead, teach, and make a lasting impact.

Job Responsibilities: About the Job – Your Role As a Facility Energy Technician 3, you’ll take the lead in maintaining and optimizing HVAC-R and energy systems within a correctional facility. You’ll supervise and train adult in custody work crews, perform advanced diagnostics and repairs, and help implement energy-saving solutions that support sustainable operations. Key Responsibilities:

• 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 system 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.
• Perform work in restricted areas where adult in custody labor is not authorized.
• Assist in planning projects, securing permits, and maintaining inventory

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Completion of a recognized HVAC/R apprenticeship program or a two-year HVAC/R accredited trade school in heating and air-conditioning or refrigeration AND two years of full-time experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position; OR Four years of full-time experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position; OR An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• This position requires a Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) license or above. A copy of the license must be attached to your application.
• Universal Refrigerant Handling certificate OR the ability to obtain the certification within six months of hire.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of HVAC-R systems, including installation, diagnostics, and repair of commercial-grade heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.
• Background in vapor compression and refrigeration, with the ability to troubleshoot and maintain related systems and components.
• Experience with Direct Digital Control (DDC) and Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS), including software-based monitoring and calibration.
• Experience supervising or leading work crews, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and enforcing safety protocols in a work environment;
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals, and apply that knowledge to real-world maintenance and repair tasks.
• Strong understanding of electrical and pneumatic control systems, including the ability to perform work within the scope of an electrical license.
• Experience planning and coordinating projects, including estimating materials, maintaining inventory

Compensation: $6,126 - $8,917/month

Apply Online: Please apply online via Workday: ODOCJOBS.COM