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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Onsite
This is a Advanced Journeyman position in our HVAC department. This position requires basic skills in the maintenance of complex HVAC and refrigeration equipment including preventative maintenance duties.
Job Duties:
30%- Overhauls large HVAC and refrigeration equipment and large walk-in food coolers and freezers. Performs preventative maintenance duties such as coolant, change & adjust belts, change air filters and service equipment with lubricants and chemicals.
30% This position requires working independently with minimal supervision to investigate make general advance repairs to buildings' air conditioning/heating systems and other related mechanical equipment such as freezers, fans, etc.
10% Recharges air conditioning system with proper amount of lubricant and refrigerant. Performs air balancing in HVAC distribution systems.
10% Installs, replaces, adjusts and calibrates major components of refrigeration units: compressors, condensers, expansion valves, service valves, thermostats, coils and drive assemblies.
5% Overhauls and repairs pumps, motors, control systems, piping and other equipment used in refrigerating and air conditioning systems.
5% Works along side of other advance journeymen to troubleshoot and repair control systems.
5% Assist in the training of HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanics and apprentices. Occasionally oversees work of subordinate HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanics and apprentices.
5% Performs other duties as assigned by the Department including on-call and emergency work when required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years of experience in the installation and/or maintenance of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems.
Certifications/Licenses:
Valid Driver's license
EPA Certification
State Civil Service Website:
https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=136910
Range
Minimum/SER: $22.52/hr.
1st Quartile: $27.03/hr.
Midpoint: $31.53/hr.
3rd Quartile: $36.03/hr.
Maximum: $40.53/hr.
Hourly rate may be commensurate with candidate's experience in alignment with Chapter 6 rules.
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
A permanent or probationary internal employee who is appointed to another position following certification from an open competitive eligible list is considered a new employee in the new position and shall serve a probationary period of six months.
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
