HVAC Technician

McNeese State University; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA, invites applications for a full-time HVAC Technician in the Office of Maintenance. The 12-month, unclassified position is available immediately and offers a route to contribute to central plant operations across campus.

You will perform skilled journey-level HVAC work, oversee troubleshooting and maintenance of central plant systems, and maintain logs. The role requires reading blueprints, following safety practices, and collaborating with a diverse

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in operation or maintenance of HVAC central plant equipment.
• Alternatively, an Associate's degree in air-conditioning technology with two years HVAC central plant experience.
• Two years of verifiable lead-worker experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled journey-level HVAC work including installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of central plant systems.
• Operate and troubleshoot Central Plant equipment and direct digital controls.
• Develop and maintain operation logs for all HVAC equipment.
• Monitor HVAC equipment operation and maintenance campus-wide.
• Comply with codes, regulations, and safety practices.

Skills

HVAC maintenance experience

Read blueprints

Basic computing

Education

Associate's degree in air-conditioning technology

Job description

Position/Application Information

McNeese State University invites applicants to apply for the position of HVAC Technician in the Office of Maintenance. This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified position. The appointment is available immediately.

Position Number: U99872

Salary: $55,000

Qualifications Required/Preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of experience in the operation or maintenance of central plant heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment and associated systems

OR

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or technical school in air-conditioning technology and two years of experience in heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) central plant operations.
• Two (2) years of verifiable lead-worker experience performing responsibilities with more complex tasks, problem-solving, and guiding team output to achieve project goals and meet deadlines (Preferred).

Knowledge/Abilities

• Large heat exchangers, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps and water treatment systems.
• Heat recovery and energy storage systems.
• Basic desktop computing.
• Electrical and plumbing systems.
• Energy Management Systems.
• Methods and practices of operating and maintaining a central plant.
• Operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC), electrical systems and associated auxiliary equipment and systems.
• Water treatment as applied to central plant activities, to include chemical testing and quantitative application of industrial chemicals.
• Hazards and safety precautions associated with central plant operations.
• Theory of operation of automated HVAC control systems.

Position Requires Ability To

• Skillfully use a variety of tools and equipment utilized in one or more of the basic maintenance trades.
• Perform semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the basic building maintenance trades.
• Accurately interpret codes, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to a variety of building maintenance tasks.
• Use hand and machine tools of the trade.
• Work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches.
• Maintain simple records and prepare reports.
• Interpret regulations, policies, and safety practices.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Work successfully in a multicultural environment.
• Work independently with little or no supervision.
• Maintain preventive maintenance programs.
• Install, repair, and maintain air conditioning and heating systems and all associated controls at the central plant and college facilities.
• Troubleshoot air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, walk-ins, reach-ins, ice machines, energy management and control systems.
• Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and community.

Physical Job Requirements

This position requires hand and digit dexterity to operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment specific to the trade; walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting/turning, and reaching in awkward positions to install and repair equipment; climbing stairs and ladders; pushing and pulling equipment; bending at the waist; working at heights of 50 feet or more on ladders, scaffolds or field poles; working under buildings or in confined spaces; moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds); working indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures; vision to read printed materials and to identify and distinguish wiring and equipment; hearing and speech for normal communications; and travel from site-to-site. The ideal candidate must be able to perform and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Deadline

Open until filled.

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager of Facilities Planning and Control, performs skilled journey-level air conditioning and heating work in the construction, installation, trouble shooting, repair alteration and maintenance of a variety of air conditioning and heating systems. Provides hands‑on maintenance, operation and troubleshooting of all Central Plant related equipment and pneumatic and direct digital controls. Performs other semi‑skilled and skilled maintenance, repair and construction tasks in the upkeep of the university facilities. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

• Maintains current knowledge and is responsible for understanding and applying codes and regulations pertaining to area of expertise.
• Monitors and documents the operation and maintenance of all HVAC‑related equipment installed at the Central Plant and elsewhere on campus.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, tests, maintains, trouble shoots and repairs district building’s air conditioning and heating systems and related equipment.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs a wide variety of air conditioning and heating systems, from small window units and mini‑split systems to chillers (standard and absorption), pumps, cooling towers, air handling units, fan coils, exhaust fans, dampers, ducts, piping, controls, and all other conditioned air system components.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs refrigeration systems including reach‑ins, walk‑ins, and small refrigerators.
• Installs, trouble shoots, and repairs air conditioning and heating controls and thermostats.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots a campus‑wide, computer‑based Energy Management System.
• Develops and assists in developing specifications, diagrams, and drawings.
• Responsible for conducting required water treatment of HVAC equipment.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains daily operation logs for all HVAC equipment.
• Manages EPA certification for the handling and management of refrigerants.
• Operates equipment such as light trucks, forklifts, tractors, and other related motorized equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required/Preferred Qualifications

Physical Job Requirements

This position requires hand and digit dexterity to operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment specific to the trade; walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting/turning, and reaching in awkward positions to install and repair equipment; climbing stairs and ladders; pushing and pulling equipment; bending at the waist; working at heights of 50 feet or more on ladders, scaffolds or field poles; working under buildings or in confined spaces; moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds); working indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures; vision to read printed materials and to identify and distinguish wiring and equipment; hearing and speech for normal communications; and travel from site‑to‑site. The ideal candidate must be able to perform and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

General University information

McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required. McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana. Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator, Dr. Desmond Wallace, Office of Inclusive Excellence: Voice: (337) 475‑5428; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562‑4227; or [e-mail]. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/she’s identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E‑Verify. Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31–"Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees"–requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver’s license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary. Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States‑accredited coursework by a university‑approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.www.ece.org.

Contact Information

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAIR:

Gary Whatley at [e-mail]

Office Of Human Resources

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst / Recruitment Liaison at [e-mail]

McNeese State University offers a wide array of benefits to eligible employees to include:

• Comprehensive retirement programs through the State of Louisiana or Optional program, Supplemental retirement accounts (403B and 457) pre‑tax and Roth versions, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurance to include Vision, Life, Dental, Cancer, Intensive Care, Short Term Disability and more, Paid holidays, Tuition fee reduction program for eligible employees and dependents, Leave accrual and carryover, and many other on campus perks/discount programs.

You may view the current year’s Benefits Guide at: MYMCNEESE EMPLOYEE EXTRAS