HVAC Refrigeration Master Mech

Southeastern; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Physical Plant Services invites applications for the position of HVAC Refrigeration Master Mechanic. This role leads the installation, repair and maintenance of campus-wide HVAC systems and refrigeration units, exercising independent judgment and guiding other HVAC Refrigeration Mechanics.

The work schedule is Mon-Thu 6:30 am–4:15 pm with 45 min lunch, and Fri 6:30 am–11:30 am.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience or training in the installation and/or maintenance of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems.
• EPA 608 certification or equivalent; Type IV Universal Certification within 30 days.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to be certified through required EPA programs.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain campus HVAC systems and refrigeration units.
• Lead worker over multiple HVAC Refrigeration Mechanic positions.
• Exercise independent judgment in executing maintenance tasks and ensuring safety/compliance.

Job description

Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Physical Plant Services invites applications for the position of HVAC Refrigeration Master Mechanic. This position is responsible for a variety of tasks relating to installation, repairs, and maintenance of HVAC systems and refrigeration units across the campus. As the HVAC Refrigeration Master Mechanic, the ability to exercise independent judgment will be necessary, as this position will serve as a lead worker over multiple HVAC Refrigeration Mechanic positions.

Work Schedule: Mon - Thurs 6:30 am - 4:15 pm with 45 min. lunch; Fri 6:30 am - 11:30 am. Hourly Rate: $22.52

EXAM, LICENSE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to be certified through the Southern Defensive Driving Course Appropriate EPA refrigerant recycling and recovery certification for technicians (as required under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, 1990).
• Southern requires a Type IV, Universal Certification. Please note that Southern will allow the candidate selected for the job up to 30 days to acquire the required certification.
• Additional information regarding technician certification requirements and programs may be obtained by calling the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Hotline at [phone] (10am-4pm Eastern Time, Monday-Friday except federal holidays) or by visiting the EPA's Stratospheric Ozone Depletion Web Site at www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/608.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years of experience or training in the installation and/or maintenance of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems. Failure to provide your qualifying work experience will result in your application not being considered.
• When applying, you should list all Education and Work Experience on this application. When listing your Work Experience, indicate if the job was full-time or part-time and what percentage of time you spent on each of the duties listed. This information will be used to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position. If complete information is not listed, it may result in your application not being considered.
• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the posting to make a hiring decision.

Close Date August 26, 2026. Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals.

Southeastern Louisiana 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.

Southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting over 13,000 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states. The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands-on learning. With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college. We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education.

Southeastern Louisiana University’s core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence. We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves.

Southeastern Louisiana University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. southeastern Louisiana University may require a criminal background check to be conducted on candidate(s) selected for hire and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials.