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HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic

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HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic

Salary

$3,649.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

LSUNO00018302y25/04t

Department

LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans

Opening Date

05/14/2025

Closing Date

6/13/2025 11:59 PM Central

+ Description

+ Benefits

About this Job

LSU Health Sciences Center Division of Facility Services in New Orleans is seeking motivated applicants for the position of HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic.

The person applying must possess two years of experience or training in the installation and/or maintenance of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems.

Starting rate of pay is $21.05 but may be adjusted dependent upon applicants’ qualifications. There is also an additional $ Longevity Pay for hours worked only.

Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

+ maintains, inspects, and repairs heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and components including compressors, condensers, expansion valves, service valves, thermostats, coils, and drive assemblies

+ maintains and repairs electrical wiring for motors, controls and other electrical circuits relative to heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment

+ operates, monitors and controls system-wide output

+ may serve as sole operator on an assigned shift (evenings, overnight, weekends, holidays) during campus emergencies and/or staffing shortages

+ checks all equipment for proper fluid levels and operation before using

+ plan, price, and order materials necessary for repairs using proper facility purchasing rules/regulations

NECESSARYSPECIALREQUIREMENT:

As of November 14, 1994, employees must possess the appropriate EPA refrigerant recycling and recovery certification for technicians (as required under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, 1990).

Please list all relevant work experience in the Employment History section of your application answering all questions in this section, failing to do so will disqualify your application. Experience not listed will not be considered when determining the offering rate. Resume’s are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings:LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits (https://www.lsuhsc.edu/administration/hrm/benefits-about.aspx)

Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage:Additional Benefits (https://www.lsuhsc.edu/administration/hrm/addtlbenefits.aspx)

+ This is a Civil Service Position. This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test.

+ Pre-employment Drug testing and Criminal Background check are required.

+ This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.

To apply to this posting, click on the following link:https://lsuhsc.peopleadmin.com/postings/19337

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Timethia Brown HR Specialist

LSU Health Sciences Center

HR Management Department

504.568.4835

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer ( SAME ) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( [email protected] ).

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of experience or training in the installation and/or maintenance of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems.

Job Specification

Function of Work:

To provide skilled installation, maintenance, and repair on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration units in large office buildings, hospitals, and multi-building complexes.

Level of Work:

Experienced.

Supervision Received:

General from a HVAC/Refrigeration Foreman or maintenance supervisor of higher grade.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Location of Work:

May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from Trades Apprentice by presence of journeyman level duties.

Differs from HVAC/Refrigeration Master Mechanic by lack of responsibility for major overhaul and modification of complex large tonnage, high horsepower centrifugal chillers, and other advanced HVAC/Refrigeration systems.

Job Duties and Other Information

Repairs and maintains heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment in buildings or complexes requiring total HVAC capacity of 20 tons or more.

Performs preventive maintenance duties on motors: adding coolant, adjusting controls, changing filters, etc.

Recharges air conditioning systems with proper amount of lubricant or refrigerant.

Overhauls and repairs pumps, motors, control systems, piping, and other equipment used in refrigerating and air conditioning systems.

Reports temperatures produced by machines and makes necessary adjustments to produce desired temperatures.

Installs, replaces, adjusts, and calibrates major components of refrigeration units: compressors, condensers, expansion valves, service valves, thermostats, coils, and drive assemblies.

Maintains records, log sheets, inventory, etc.

Services equipment with lubricants and chemicals.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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