HVAC/REFRIGERATION MECHANIC

Posting Details Posting Summary System Job Title HVAC/REFRIGERATION MECHANIC Position Number Appointment Type Location-City New Orleans School/Division PHYSICAL PLANT SERVICES Department FACILITIES SYSTEMS Position Summary This is skilled trades work installing, maintaining, inspecting, altering and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Additional Position Information LSU Health Sciences Center Division of Facility Services New Orleans is seeking motivated applicants for the position of HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic. The person applying must possess two years of experience in the installation and/or maintenance of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems. Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to: Installs, maintains, inspects, alters and repairs heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and components including compressors, condensers, expansion valves, service valves, thermostats, coils and drive assemblies Operates, monitors and controls system wide output Possesses the ability to properly and safely operate the cordless and powered equipment to include drills, portables saws, hand tools, electrical meters, drain snakes and similar equipment used in daily task Takes immediate action to personally stop unsafe acts if delay to inform supervisor may allow accident to occur NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: 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). The starting pay for this position is $21.05 with an additional $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only, rate may be adjusted based on applicants' qualifications. You must include all relevant work experience and education on your application. The duties you describe will be reviewed as part of the process in determining if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job and the offering rate. Posting Detail Information Posting Number C00564P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Close Date Application Review Date to Begin Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary This is a Civil Service Position. This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test. Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical and Criminal Background check are required. To view the Civil Service Job Specifications, follow this link and enter the position title. Civil Service site. This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months. EEO Statement 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 ( ). About the School/Department For further information about this vacancy contact: Timethia Brown HR Specialist LSU Health Sciences Center HR Management Department 504.568.4835 Minimum Qualifications Required Education Other If Other Required Education, please specify No minimum required Field(s) of Study Indicate the minimum number of years required to perform the job. 2.0 Indicate the type of experience required to perform the job. experience in the installation and/or maintenance of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems. Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of experience in the installation and/or maintenance of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems. SUBSTITUTIONS: Training in the installation, operation or maintenance of air conditioning and refrigeration systems will substitute for the two years of required experience on a month for month basis. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: 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). NOTE: Additional information regarding technician certification requirements and programs may be obtained by calling the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Hotline at (800) (10am-4pm Eastern Time, Monday-Friday except federal holidays) or by visiting the EPA's Stratospheric Ozone Depletion Web Site at

Created: 2024-10-29