Senior HVAC & Refrigeration Master Mechanic

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Tuition exemption

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking an HVAC/Refrigeration Master Mechanic to perform advanced journeyman work in maintaining complex HVAC and refrigeration systems. The role involves overhauls, preventative maintenance, and independent repairs in a fast-paced facilities environment.

You will also train apprentices, participate in on-call duties, and handle emergency maintenance as needed. Valid EPA certification and a Louisiana driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in installation and/or maintenance of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems.

Responsibilities

• Overhauls large HVAC and refrigeration equipment and large walk-in food coolers and freezers.
• Performs preventive maintenance such as coolant changes, belt changes, air filter changes and servicing equipment with lubricants and chemicals.
• Investigates and repairs air conditioning/heating systems and related mechanical equipment with minimal supervision.
• Recharges refrigerant and performs air balancing in HVAC distribution systems.
• Installs, replaces, adjusts and calibrates major refrigeration components (compressors, condensers, valves, thermostats).
• Overhauls and repairs pumps, motors, control systems, piping in refrigerating and AC systems.
• Assists in training HVAC/Refrigeration mechanics and apprentices; may supervise junior staff.
• Performs on-call and emergency work as required by the department.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Refrigeration systems

Preventive maintenance

Job description

Louisiana State University is seeking an HVAC/Refrigeration Master Mechanic to perform advanced journeyman work in maintaining complex HVAC and refrigeration systems. The role involves overhauls, preventative maintenance, and independent repairs in a fast-paced facilities environment.

You will also train apprentices, participate in on-call duties, and handle emergency maintenance as needed. Valid EPA certification and a Louisiana driver’s license are required.