Initial Posting Date:

10/13/2025

Application Deadline:

10/23/2025

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$6,126 - $8,917

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Facility Energy Technician 3 (Madras)

Job Description:

Facility Energy Technician 3 (Madras)

Deer Ridge Correctional Institution – Madras, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

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.

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 and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and licensing standards.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum 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.

Special Qualifications

• 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

Requested Skills

• 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 ab