HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

Salary

$54,163.20 - $70,720.00 Annually

Location

Mitchellville - 50169 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

27-00877

Agency

249 Corrections - Iowa Correctional Institution for Women (Mitchellville)

Opening Date

10/01/2026

Closing Date

10/11/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

Christina.Rush@iowa.gov

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Job Description

HVAC Technician Responsibilities:

• Installation & Maintenance:

Installs, maintains, operates, and repairs a wide variety of heating and distribution systems (e.g., geothermal, gas central heat forced air, gas-fired radiant tube, electric radiant panel, hydronic radiant, packaged terminal units, heat pumps, and low-pressure steam boiler systems), air conditioning systems (e.g., air conditioners, chillers, packaged terminal units, window units), and refrigeration units (e.g., built-up coolers/freezers, domestic appliances, ice-making machines, and commercial systems).

• Inspections & Diagnostics:

Conducts routine inspections of equipment to ensure proper operation according to specifications and trade standards. Inspects buildings, makes calculations, and installs ductwork. Conducts diagnostic procedures on building automation systems using GUI programs, testing electrical to pneumatic transducers, actuators, valves, control relays, and sensors.

• Preventative Maintenance & Repairs:

Performs preventative maintenance on boilers, maintains operator logs, services off-season equipment, and prepares boilers for annual inspections. Diagnoses, repairs, or replaces system components including compressors, condensers, valves, motors, pumps, cooling towers, electrical circuits, and computer control systems.

• System Testing:

Conducts audible, visual, and mechanical tests to determine operational status. Diagnoses malfunctioning components, tests solder joints and connections for leaks, inspects oil/refrigerant levels and belts, and adjusts controls to ensure proper operation. Serves and splices power lines, insulates exposed wires, and lubricates moving parts.

• Project & Inventory Management:

Reviews construction blueprints and specifications to compile material estimates. Researches component costs, submits purchase orders, maintains parts inventory, safeguards tools, and keeps historical maintenance records.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Experience equal to five years of full-time work in the installation, maintenance, repair and operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, boilers, refrigeration, ancillary equipment, and building automated systems related to HVAC;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours of accredited post high school education in HVAC for each year of the required experience to a maximum substitution of two years.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.

Additional Qualification Requirements

• Within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority, persons in this class may be required to obtain a license to perform electrical work in accordance with Chapter 103, Iowa Code.
• Within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority, certain employees in this class may be required to obtain a Fire Sprinkler Installer and Maintenance License in accordance with Chapter 100D, Iowa Code.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Must be able to obtain Class B commercial drivers license.
• Must be able to obtain certifications as required by regulatory authorities pertaining to HVAC, boilers, and refrigeration.
• Must be capable of obtaining forklift and other material handling equipment operators permits as necessary.
• Must be willing to work weekends and after hours on a rotational basis performing boiler operations and must be willing to respond to alarm pager on weekends and after hours on a rotational basis.

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Health and Wellness:

Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

Retirement Planning:

We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind. Click here to learn more about IPERS.

Paid Time Off:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

Professional Development:

Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

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Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.

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Do you understand that the information provided on your application and resume must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your knowledge?

Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

• Yes - I understand and agree
• No

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
• Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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How many years do you have of combined experience in the installation, maintenance, repair and operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, boilers, refrigeration, ancillary equipment, and building automated systems related to HVAC AND/OR post high school education in HVAC? 30 semester hours of post high school education equals one year of experience. Applicants may only count two years (60 credit hours) of education.

• Not applicable - I do not have any of the identified education or experience
• Less than 2 years of combined education and/or experience in the identified areas
• Two years to less than three years of combined education and/or experience in the identified areas
• Three years to less than four years of combined education and/or experience in the identified areas
• Four years to less than five years of combined education and/or experience in the identified areas
• Five or more years of combined education and/or experience in the identified areas

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How many years do you have of full-time work experience in the installation, maintenance, repair and operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, boilers, refrigeration, ancillary equipment, and building automated systems related to HVAC?

• I do not have experience in the identified areas
• Less than 2 years of experience in the identified areas
• Two years to less than three years of experience in the identified areas
• Three years to less than four years of experience in the identified areas
• Four years to less than five years of experience in the identified areas
• Five or more years of experience in the identified areas

Required Question

Employer State of Iowa

Agency 249 Corrections - Iowa Correctional Institution for Women (Mitchellville) Address 420 Mill St SW

Mitchellville, Iowa, 50169

Website https://doc.iowa.gov/find-facility/iciw