Facility Energy Technician 3, Physical Plant

Job Description 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. · Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. Working Conditions This position is based at the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem, with occasional travel to South Fork Forest Camp in Tillamook as needed. Work is performed inside a multi-custody adult institution and may involve interactions with hostile or abusive AICs, posing risks such as injury, death, or hostage situations. The role includes custodial duties such as responding to incidents, preventing escapes, controlling tools and contraband, and documenting unusual events. The position is subject to emergency recall, mandatory overtime, and assignment anywhere within the facility. Some tasks require working at heights, in confined spaces with poor ventilation, extreme heat, or inclement weather. Exposure to hot surfaces, boiler chemicals, and hazardous waste is possible. Physical demands include frequent lifting and use of power tools, welders, and other heavy equipment. 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 · Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application. · Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours. · 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. Company Description 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. Company Description 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.\r\n \r\nThe 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.\r\n\r\nThe 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.

Location: Salem, Oregon, US

Posted Date: 8/1/2025