• Job Description

  Req#: REQ-180141

  Initial Posting Date:

  05/14/2025

  Application Deadline:

  06/04/2025

  Agency:

  Department of Corrections

  Salary Range:

  $6,112 - $8,870

  Position Type:

  Employee

  Position Title:

  Facility Energy Technician 3, Physical Plant (Salem)

  Job Description:

  Facility Energy Technician 3, Physical Plant

  Oregon State Penitentiary (Salem)

  Oregon Department of Corrections

  Are you a skilled trade professional ready to take on a meaningful, hands-on career? Join our team at Oregon State Penitentiary where your expertise helps maintain and improve the essential infrastructure that keeps our facilities running safely and efficiently. This position may occasionally require travel to our South Fork Forest Camp location in Tillamook, Oregon on an as-needed basis. All interested parties are encouraged to apply. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants and could be used to fill future vacancies.

  About the Job – Your Role

  In this role, you’ll perform a wide variety of task for the maintenance, installation and repair of Oregon State Penitentiary’s HVAC/R, Steam and Condensate, and Energy Management System equipment necessary for the safe, comfortable, and efficient operation of the institution. You’ll be responsible for preventative maintenance on all equipment and buildings, responding to emergency breakdowns, shutting down systems when necessary, maintaining inventory and ordering supplies, and completing general repairs to keep all physical plant systems operational. This position also works closely with other maintenance shops when needed, ensuring the overall upkeep of our facilities.

  In addition to hands-on technical duties, you’ll lead, instruct, and coordinate AIC (Adults in Custody) work crews, overseeing their work and ensuring all projects are completed safely, correctly, and according to department policies and procedures. As a Facility Energy Technician, you’ll enforce security protocols, follow administrative directives, and maintain a professional, safety-first environment while providing essential services to Oregon’s correctional institutions.

  This position is represented by Association of Oregon Corrections Employees, (AOCE). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

  Minimum Qualifications

  Your application materials will be reviewed to verify that you have:

  • Completion of a recognized HVAC/R apprenticeship program; OR
  • A two (2) year HVAC/R accredited trade school in heating and air-conditioning or refrigeration AND two (2) years of full-time experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position; OR
  • Four (4) 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 applicants possess a valid Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) or a Limited Energy Technician Class A (LEA) or Class B (LEB) license or equivalent, a Universal Refrigerant Handling certificate, a Brazing certificate.

  A copy of the license must be attached to your application.

  Requested Skills

  • Demonstrated ability to perform a variety of trades tasks, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and structural repairs.
  • Experience developing, following, and documenting scheduled maintenance plans for facility equipment and systems.
  • Proven ability to quickly assess and respond to equipment breakdowns, safely shut down systems when needed, and implement effective solutions.
  • Experience maintaining inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies, as well as ordering materials and tracking usage for facility maintenance operations.
  • Ability to effectively lead, instruct, and oversee small work crews, ensuring safety, compliance with procedures, and successful project completion.

  Application Information

  • In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
  • The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.
  • Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or other assessment as part of the application screening process.
  • As part of our selection process, we may require additional assessment stages, such as written exercises, to further evaluate candidates’ qualifications. Meaningful participation in these exercises is required for all applicants moving forward in the process. Failure to complete the required exercise(s) within the specified timeframe will result in disqualification from consideration. All candidates who successfully complete these screening stages and meet the necessary requirements will advance to the next stage in the selection process.
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  Working Conditions

  This position is based at the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem, Oregon. However, on occasion, travel to our South Fork Forest Camp in Tillamook, Oregon may be required, depending on operational needs. This position works inside an adult multi custody institution and may encounter angry, hostile, or angry, hostile, or abusive AICs, which could result in personal physical injury, death, or becoming a hostage. Inherent custodial duties include the responsibility for personally handling AIC incidents in the immediate work area. The employee is responsible to prevent escapes from confinement by proper control of keys, tools, equipment, and contraband and to document occurring unusual incidents. This position is subject to recall in the event of an emergency and may be assigned to any position in the prison. Subject to Mandatory Overtime.

  The incumbent will be expected to share the mission, vision, and core values of the department; the position requires being a role-model of pro-social behavior and having an attitude that conveys dignity and respect in treatment of other; the incumbent must be able to acknowledge that everyone is capable of positive change.

  This work is performed in a maximum/minimum-security prison setting composed of old and obsolete buildings and systems with all the inherent risks found therein. Examples are possible exposure to lead base paint, asbestos containing material, confined within the walls, works with AICs who may become hostile or violent anytime without provocation as their records of criminal history so indicate. Some jobs must be performed on high ladders, platforms, on towers and work in rain and cold weather. At times the work must be performed in underground service tunnels with abnormally high temperatures, poor ventilation, and lighting. Often during the rainy season an employee must work and walk in water. When required to work on or around heat exchangers, steam piping, and boilers, there is a possibility of burns from hot pipes and exposure to boiler chemicals. Work may include frequent lifting or heavy equipment.

  While performing repair jobs, the possibility of flash burns to the eyes and skin from the arc welder or torch is present as are the inherent risks associated with operating power tools, saws, grinders, pipe threading machines, when working on storm drains and sewer systems, the worker is exposed to contaminates and hazardous waste.

  About the Department

  The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

  The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

  The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

  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

  About the Process – What to Expect

  • After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
  • Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
  • The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
  • Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
  • Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
  • A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
  • A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

  
  Requirements for Employment

  The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

  Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

  The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

  Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.

  Questions

  If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

  Recruiter: Maria Arellano, Maria.A.Arellano@doc.oregon.gov

  Reference Number: 180141

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  • ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
  • This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
  • This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.

• About the company

  Oregon (/ˈɒrɡən/ ORR--gən) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region on the West Coast of the United States.

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