HVAC/Refrigeration Master Mechanic

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southeastern Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) is seeking a skilled HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic to perform advanced journeyman-level work across HVAC, plumbing, machinist, and welding tasks at SLFPA-E facilities and parish sites in Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard.

Responsibilities include diagnosing problems, performing major repairs, balancing air systems, operating boilers and chillers, and serving as lead worker when coordinating with contractors.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience or training in HVAC.
• Valid driver's license; HVAC certification is preferred but not required.
• NOTE: The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency; on-call duty may be required during disasters.

Responsibilities

• Performs major and advanced repairs on all types of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC).
• Replaces and modifies existing HVAC and refrigeration equipment of all sizes; installs new equipment.
• Conducts air balancing in HVAC distribution systems.
• Operates, regulates and adjusts boilers, pumps, chillers, and refrigeration systems in building operation.
• Leads as a lead worker when coordinating with contractors or other trades personnel.
• Performs periodic preventative maintenance including inspections, lubrication, filter changes, and thermostat calibration.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Machinist

Welding

Job description

Our Mission

Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system, in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.

About This Position

The HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic is responsible for providing advanced journeyman level work in multiple trades, including HVAC, plumbing, machinist, and welding. This includes troubleshooting issues in the maintenance of buildings and all related structures. Responsibilities encompass diagnosing problems, implementing effective solutions, and ensuring that all systems are functioning efficiently. The incumbent must be self-motivated. Tasks may be performed at SLFPA-E facilities or within Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard Parishes.

Three years of experience or training in the installation and/or maintenance of heating, 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

• Performs major and advanced repairs on all types of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC).
• Replaces and modifies existing HVAC and refrigeration equipment of all sizes. Installs new equipment of all sizes.
• Conducts air balancing in HVAC distribution systems.
• Operates, regulates and adjusts domestic and hot water boilers, circulating pumps, chillers, and refrigeration systems associated with building operation. Regulates flow and starts/stops pumps, chillers, hot water systems, etc., associated with HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Position serves in lead worker capacity when working with contractors or other trades personnel.
• Performs periodic preventative maintenance on equipment to provide required inspection, lubrication and adjustments. Processes include amping motors, adding refrigerant, adjusting controls, changing and cleaning filters, calibrating thermostats and cleaning coils.

The incumbent must have a valid driver's license. HVAC certification is preferred but not required.

NOTE: The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the SLFPA-E's mission is to protect the residents of the east-bank of Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard and the east-bank of Orleans from tidal surge, wind-driven water and river flooding. In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane/Tropical storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required, remain on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing authority.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: This appointment type can be filled as Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty, or Job Appointment.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Monique Cook

SE LA Flood Protection Authority-East

504-286-3153

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