Senior HVAC/Refrigeration Master Mechanic

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking an Advanced Journeyman HVAC/Refrigeration Master Mechanic for on-site work at the 1139 Facility Services Central Shop. The role focuses on maintenance of complex HVAC and refrigeration systems, with preventive tasks such as filter changes, belt replacements, and lubrication.

The position requires independent work with minimal supervision to troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems, pumps, motors, piping, and control equipment.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in the installation and/or maintenance of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems.
• EPA Certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Overhauls large HVAC and refrigeration equipment and large walk-in food coolers and freezers; performs preventative maintenance such as coolant changes, belt changes, air filter changes, lubricants and chemicals.
• Investigates and makes general advanced repairs to buildings' air conditioning/heating systems and related mechanical equipment with minimal supervision.
• Recharges air conditioning systems with proper lubricants and refrigerants; performs air balancing in HVAC distribution systems.
• Installs, replaces, adjusts and calibrates major components of refrigeration units including compressors, condensers, expansion valves, service valves, thermostats, coils and drive assemblies.
• Overhauls and repairs pumps, motors, control systems, piping and other equipment used in refrigerating and air conditioning systems.
• Works with other journeymen to troubleshoot and repair control systems.
• Assists in training HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanics and apprentices; may oversee subordinate workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including on-call and emergency work.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Troubleshooting

EPA Certification

Driver's license

Job description

Louisiana State University is seeking an Advanced Journeyman HVAC/Refrigeration Master Mechanic for on-site work at the 1139 Facility Services Central Shop. The role focuses on maintenance of complex HVAC and refrigeration systems, with preventive tasks such as filter changes, belt replacements, and lubrication.

The position requires independent work with minimal supervision to troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems, pumps, motors, piping, and control equipment.