Initial Posting Date:

10/13/2025

Application Deadline:

10/23/2025

Salary Range:

$6,126 – $8,917

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

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• Family health, 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 long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more

Apply via Workday here.