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Correctional HVACR Technician(40 Hour)


Job Location:

New London County, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 71995 - 93668
Posted: 21 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction


WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Position Highlights
  • This is a full-time 40 hour per week position on first shift. Schedule is Monday-Friday between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
  • Key responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
  • Maintain steam hot water heating and chill water piping/distribution systems;
  • Maintain ventilation distribution fan and HVAC systems;
  • Maintain steam and hot water boilers;
  • Maintain chilled water piping/distribution systems and chilled water (chillers) systems;
  • Maintain cell ventilation and duct work;
  • Supervising assigned inmates at a Correctional Institution;
  • Keeping record of tool/inventory control;
  • Protecting the health and safety of the public staff and inmates;
  • Snow and ice removal to maintain safe access for the police medical staff and public;
  • Maintaining mandated compliances with Federal & State statute and agency directives and policies by assuring humane conditions of confinement in the facility through repair and maintenance.
About Us
Our Mission: The State of Connecticut Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff victims citizens and offenders.

Selection Plan

Selected candidates will be required to attend a 14 week hazardous duty training at the Maloney Center for Training & Staff Development located in Cheshire CT.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a Department of Correction facility or district this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for inmates and/or independently performing a full range of tasks in the repair monitoring and installation of heating ventilating air conditioning and refrigeration and related control systems.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
  • Performs highly skilled maintenance and construction work requiring application of trade skills codes and standard trade practices;
  • Trains and supervises a group of inmates assigned to heating ventilating air conditioning and refrigeration tasks;
  • Ensures compliance with standard trade practices and codes on air systems used in heating ventilating and refrigeration;
  • Troubleshoots and performs work in operation repair and installation of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems which may use Freon chilled water for air cooling means and air or water for condenser means;
  • Installs or repairs electric or pneumatic controls for equipment;
  • Determines required cooling capacity of units needed for small areas;
  • Uses and interprets a psychometric chart;
  • Utilizes diagnostic equipment to control and measure air flow room air changes and room pressurization;
  • Operates and maintains building and energy management systems;
  • Performs preventative maintenance tasks;
  • Maintains custody and discipline and evaluates performance of each inmate assigned to work areas;
  • Determines and obtains required materials;
  • Maintains records;
  • Operates heavy equipment as necessary;
  • May perform supplemental duties related to other trade disciplines based on experience knowledge skills and agency needs;
  • May physically restrain inmates quell disturbances and otherwise assist security forces in emergencies;
  • May be required to operate a motor vehicle;
  • Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Considerable knowledge of materials methods tools and equipment involved in heating ventilating air conditioning and refrigeration trade;
  • Knowledge of
    • hazardous material regulations;
    • computer-based heating and cooling systems;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • operate and interpret computerized and automated control systems;
    • plan layout and schedule maintenance assignments;
    • maintain records and prepare reports;
    • read schematics and flow charts;
    • instruct inmates or other employees in the techniques and skills used in the trade;
    • perform under stress and remain stable in pressure situations;
  • Supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years of experience in the heating ventilating air conditioning and refrigeration trade.

NOTE: Based on an individuals technical experience the length of credited service will be determined at the discretion of facility management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the highly skilled level.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
  • Graduation from a vocational or technical school in the heating ventilating air conditioning and refrigeration trade may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
  • Experience performing technical duties within the maintenance trade area on a military base aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year-for-year basis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with repair and operation of commercial HVACR equipment and associated controls;
  • Valid S1(Unlimited Heating Piping and Cooling Contractor) S2 (Unlimited Heating Piping and Cooling Journeyperson) D1 (Limited Warm Air Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractor) or D2 (Limited Warm Air Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Journeyperson) license; and
  • Experience with computer-Building Management Systems and Microsoft office suite including Outlook and Excel.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Incumbents in this class must have reached their 18th birthday.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to successfully complete a formal training course in correctional work to develop the knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the class.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to respond to after-hour emergencies as requested by facility supervisors.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operators license.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Incumbents in this class must have general good health be free from any disease or injury which would impair health or usefulness and possess and retain sufficient physical strength stamina agility endurance and visual and auditory acuity required to perform all the duties of the class.
  • A comprehensive medical examination including a controlled substance screening will be required of all applicants upon a conditional offer of employment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to danger of injury or assault by inmates who have access to tools of the trade as weapons and may be exposed to the danger and discomfort associated with tasks and machinery used in the trade.
Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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