Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic 2

Job Description

State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time
10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time
10/19/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)
$4,098.00 - $5,129.00
Salary (Annually)
$49,176.00 - $61,548.00
Job Type
Full-Time
City, State Location
Tiptonville, TN
Department
Correction
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, LAKE COUNTY
A Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) screening will be conducted prior to employment.
A pre-employment drug screening is required prior to employment.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Education and Experience:
Experience equivalent to four years of increasingly responsible and skilled full-time heating and refrigeration mechanical work.
Substitution of Education for Experience:
110 clock hours of coursework at trade, technical, or vocational school in heating and/or air conditioning/refrigeration mechanics may be substituted for one month of the required experience with a maximum substitution of 18 months.
Necessary Special Qualifications:
Applicants for this class must:
A valid vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions.
Some positions require applicants to be certified with an EPA Universal Certification under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.
Examination Method:
Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Under general supervision, is responsible for semi-skilled and skilled heating and refrigeration mechanical work of considerable difficulty which includes leading others in work; and performs related work as required. This is the lead class in the Heating and Refrigeration Mech sub-series. An employee in this class leads a small number of Heating and Refrigeration Mech 1 and helpers and participates in a wide variety of maintenance and repair on heating and refrigeration systems. This class differs from that of Heating and Refrigeration Mech 1 in that an incumbent of the latter is not a lead worker. This class differs from that of Heating and Refrigeration Mech 3 in that an incumbent of the latter directs the work of a moderate-size group of mechanics.

Performs electronic maintenance and repairs on Heating and Refrigeration equipment and controls as needed and uses electrical and other testing equipment to determine the nature and extent of Heating and Refrigeration problems.
Ensures that Heating and Refrigeration work is performed in accordance with the standards required by codes and standards. Performs maintenance and repairs on Heating and Refrigeration equipment.
Monitors tool and material controls on projects for safety, security, and accountability in accordance with policy and procedures.
Checks the work order system for needed projects/tasks in accordance with policy and procedures and estimates the materials and parts needed for projects and repairs in order to order the required supplies.
Does inspections on Heating and Refrigeration equipment and facilities when problems are reported. Performs Heating and Refrigeration maintenance and repairs on facilities and equipment that requires extensive physical activity for the entire body. Performs preventative maintenance inspections of facilities and equipment to monitor electrical problems and maintenance status relative to heating and refrigeration equipment in accordance with policy and procedures.
Communicates with staff and supervisors at all levels in the facilities to provide recommendations and coordinate work priorities, activities, and schedules. May communicate with outside equipment vendors and manufacturers concerning maintenance and performance issues with Heating and Refrigeration equipment.
Updates work processes and procedures to comply with changes in the electrical codes to ensure safety and performance requirements are met in accordance with policy and procedures.
Maintains records of materials, time, and work performed and utilized on repairs and projects in accordance with policy and procedures. Assists in the coordination and supervision of staff required for support in the performance of work projects.

Competencies:
Tech Savvy
Manages Complexity
Instills Trust
Plans and Aligns
Optimizes Work Processes
Knowledges:
Mechanical
Building and Construction
Chemistry
Skills:
Installation
Repairing
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Systems Analysis
Abilities:
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Number Facility
Problem Sensitivity
Limb and/or Full Body Coordination

Personal Computer, Telephone
Hammers, Power Saws
Pressure Indicators, Voltage or Current Meters, Welding Tools
Screw Drivers, Power Drills, Wrenches
Bucket Truck, Scissor Lift