HVAC Control Technician Master

Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Administration/Office of State Buildings in Louisiana is seeking a skilled HVAC Control Tech Master. This role requires significant expertise in HVAC systems, including installation and troubleshooting of complex systems. The successful candidate will work independently, ensuring optimal functioning of HVAC controls, with responsibilities that include maintenance, repair, and emergency support. The position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must possess an up-to-date EPA approved 'Universal' certification card.
• Three years of experience in installation or maintenance of control systems.
• Experience with pneumatic, electrical, or electronic control systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot and perform repairs on HVAC control systems.
• Overhaul and modify complex chillers and associated equipment.
• Provide emergency repairs and routine maintenance on HVAC equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Installation

Maintenance

HVAC Systems Knowledge

Education

EPA Universal Certification

Tools

Metasys

Siemens

Job description

The Division of Administration/Office of State Buildings has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of WS-215.

This is an HVAC Control Tech Master position that requires the individual to work independently and demonstrate advance knowledge and skills in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of pneumatic and electronic systems associated with chiller microprocessors, commercial refrigeration equipment, Phoenix Controls, as well as building automation systems. This position requires a working knowledge of HVAC systems and their operation as well as a proficiency in Metasys and Siemens computers and building automation.

** Must possess an up-to-date EPA approved “Universal” certification card to service and repair both low- and high-pressure equipment, including small appliances.**


One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:

Three years of experience or training in the installation or maintenance of pneumatic, electrical, or electronic control systems for heating (including boiler), ventilating, or air conditioning systems. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Independently troubleshoots and performs needed calibrations, adjustments and repairs to control modules, application specific controllers, microprocessors, relays, transducers, temperature sensors, etc. associated with chillers and commercial refrigeration equipment. This includes replacing and repairing mixing box electronic and pneumatic VAV controllers, temperature sensors, presser sensors, thermostats, actuators, differential pressure switches, relays, transducers, CT’s DP’s VFD’s, etc.; solving complex wiring problems; work with advanced level circuits schematics and vendor literature in new installations and the diagnostic repair of electronic components.

Responsible for the major overhaul and modification of complex, large tonnage, high horsepower chillers and other advance equipment. Performs complex diagnostic analysis of electronic and pneumatic controls such as VAV (variable air volume) mixing boxes, thermostats, static pressure controls, hot and cool decks, plus makes necessary repairs to the same.

Performs complex diagnostic analysis for mechanical and electrical controls on all complex large tonnage, high horsepower chillers, boilers, and associated equipment. Makes all necessary repairs and/or gets bids on services outside the scope of manpower. Independently performs routine maintenance on all HVAC equipment, boilers and all associated equipment.

This position will provide relief of Central Plant Operation when needed and considered “essential personnel” and may require emergency repairs after hours, office closures and inclement weather conditions

Performs other duties assigned by supervisory chain of command.

Position-Specific Details:

This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

How To Apply
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.

ResumesWILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to [phone]. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

For further information about this posting, please contact:
Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
email: [e-mail]