HVACR SPECIALIST 2

HVACR Specialist 2 Salary

$61,575.12 - $90,955.04 Annually

Location

Carson City

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00429

Department

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Opening Date

02/02/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

A

Max Number of Applicants

50

Salary Grade

33

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

Carson City, NV

Description

Benefits

Questions

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Corrections has a vacancy for an HVACR Specialist 2. This opportunity is located at Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City.

Job Duties

HVACR Specialists maintain auxiliary equipment such as motors, pumps, fans, pipe systems, compressors, humidifiers, condensers and electronic control units; adhere to established maintenance schedules to replace filters, lubricate motors and fans, replace belts, conduct chemical analysis and add correct proportion of treatment chemicals, and cleaning of other mechanical equipment located throughout the institutions.

Incumbents troubleshoot electrical circuits by tracing dead circuits, rewiring circuits, repairing or replacing electrical components such as starters, contactors, relays and control units; repair or replace burner gun assemblies; recover refrigerant and recharge refrigeration equipment.

Incumbents make parts and material purchases and maintain inventories and maintenance records. Incumbents function as a lead worker for inmate crews on a regular basis and provide input as to their performance. Incumbents are responsible for maintaining security procedures which include securing the work area from unauthorized inmates and accountability for assigned inmates, staff, tools and equipment.

Heating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVACR) Specialists

Perform skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.

Essential Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized HVACR apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey level experience in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment;
• One year of experience as a HVACR Specialist I in Nevada State service;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

• Ability to: estimate material and labor needed to complete a job;
• Secure technical advice and diagnose system failures;
• Design system modifications and installation

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional Benefits

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

State Holidays

The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature. The following are legal holidays:

• January 1.............................................. New Years Day
• Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
• Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
• Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
• June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
• July 4.................................................... Independence Day
• First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
• Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
• November 11........................................ Veterans Day
• Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
• Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
• December 25........................................ Christmas Day

Eligibility for Holiday Pay

Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Required Question

1. Do you have any of the following?

   • Completion of a recognized HVACR apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey level experience in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.
   • One year of experience as a HVACR Specialist 1 in Nevada State service.
   • An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
   • None of the above.

2. A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

   • Yes
   • No

3. This position requires a valid drivers license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

   • Yes
   • No

4. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. Can you meet this requirement?

   • Yes
   • No

Employer

State of Nevada (NV) Address: See Above for Agency Information See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701 Website: https://nvjobs.nv.gov