HVAC/Refrigeration Master Mechanic

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, dental and vision ins.

Tuition exemption

Wellness benefits

Retirement options

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College is seeking an HVAC/Refrigeration Master Mechanic to join the Facilities/HVAC shop. This Advanced Journeyman role requires performing maintenance, overhauls, and calibration of complex HVAC and refrigeration systems, often with little supervision, and includes training apprentices.

The position offers competitive hourly pay with a clear progression path, a robust benefits package, and eligibility to work within LSU's skilled

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in installation/maintenance of HVAC systems.
• EPA Certification required.
• Valid Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Overhauls large HVAC and refrigeration equipment and walk-in coolers; performs preventive maintenance.
• Investigates and repairs HVAC/heating systems with minimal supervision.
• Replaces, calibrates, and services major refrigeration components.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Refrigeration

Education

EPA Certification

Valid Driver's license

Job description

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Job Posting Title: HVAC/Refrigeration Master Mechanic

Position Type: Classified

Department: LSUAM FA - FPO - FS - FSys - HVAC - Operations (Gerald W Anderson (00007547))

Work Location: 1139 Facility Srvcs Central Shop

Pay Grade: Classified Technician and Skilled Trades

Job Description: 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

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact at Gerald Anderson at [e-mail].

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.

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

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.

Posting Date: October 26, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): November 9, 2026

Additional Position Information:

• 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.

Essential Position (Y/N):

Y

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.

HCM Contact Information:

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 225-57