State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Correctional Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician (2270CO)

$32.02-$41.66 Hourly / $2,321.23-$3,019.85 BiWeekly /
$60,584.00-$78,818.00 Yearly

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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives general direction from a Correctional Maintenance Supervisor or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises inmates and leads other maintenance staff on projects as assigned.

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; knowledge of 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 individual’s 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.

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 Operator’s 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.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(16)-Labor-Trades, Laundry

BARGAINING UNIT

(08)-CORR OFFICERS (NP-4)

EEO

(4)-Protective Service

SALARY INFORMATION

CO 10

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.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Correctional Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician in Salary Group CO 10 approved effective October 13, 2020. (Reviewed for content. Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 24-043

EFFECTIVE DATE

03/08/2024
CLASS: 2270CO; EST: 1/17/1986; REV: 3/11/2024;