Job Information
Louisiana Department of State Civil Service HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic in New Orleans, Louisiana
HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic
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HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic
Salary
$3,649.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly
Location
New Orleans, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
LSUNO00017921s22/08t
Department
LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Opening Date
05/31/2024
Closing Date
9/30/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Supplemental Information
LSU Health Sciences Center Division of Facility Services in New Orleans is seeking motivated applicants for the position of HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic. There are multiple vacancies.
The person applying must possess two years of experience in the installation and/or maintenance of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
As of November 14, 1994, employees must possess the appropriate EPA refrigerant recycling and recovery certification for technicians (as required under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, 1990).
The starting pay for this position is $21.05 with an additional $1 Longevity Pay for hours worked only, rate may be adjusted based on applicants’ qualifications.
Duties and Responsibilities
Preventive maintenance work
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Work
Computerized Energy Management System
Perform minor projects as assigned on the entire campus that may include pipefitting, mechanical equipment, electrical circuits, painting and carpentry
Equipment operation and maintenance
Follows safety guidelines and procedures
Plan, price, order and pick up materials necessary for repairs using proper facility purchasing rules/regulations
Special events work and campus maintenance emergencies
You must include all relevant work experience and education on your application. The duties you describe will be reviewed as part of the process in determining if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job and the offering rate.
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This is a Civil Service Position. This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test.
Pre-employment Physical, Drug testing and Criminal Background check are required.
To apply for this vacancy click on the following link:https://lsuhsc.peopleadmin.com/postings/17039
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Timethia Brown HR Specialist
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.568.4835
LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of experience in the installation and/or maintenance of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Training in the installation, operation or maintenance of air conditioning and refrigeration systems will substitute for the two years of required experience on a month for month basis.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
As of November 14, 1994, employees must possess the appropriate EPA refrigerant recycling and recovery certification for technicians (as required under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, 1990).
NOTE:
Additional information regarding technician certification requirements and programs may be obtained by calling the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Hotline at (800) 296-1996 (10am-4pm Eastern Time, Monday-Friday except federal holidays) or by visiting the EPA's Stratospheric Ozone Depletion Web Site at www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/608.
Job Concepts
Function of Work:
To provide skilled installation, maintenance, and repair on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration units in large office buildings, hospitals, and multi-building complexes.
Level of Work:
Experienced.
Supervision Received:
General from a HVAC/Refrigeration Foreman or maintenance supervisor of higher grade.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
May be used by all state agencies.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Trades Apprentice by presence of journeyman level duties.
Differs from HVAC/Refrigeration Master Mechanic by lack of responsibility for major overhaul and modification of complex large tonnage, high horsepower centrifugal chillers, and other advanced HVAC/Refrigeration systems.
Examples of Work
Repairs and maintains heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment in buildings or complexes requiring total HVAC capacity of 20 tons or more.
Performs preventive maintenance duties on motors: adding coolant, adjusting controls, changing filters, etc.
Recharges air conditioning systems with proper amount of lubricant or refrigerant.
Overhauls and repairs pumps, motors, control systems, piping, and other equipment used in refrigerating and air conditioning systems.
Reports temperatures produced by machines and makes necessary adjustments to produce desired temperatures.
Installs, replaces, adjusts, and calibrates major components of refrigeration units: compressors, condensers, expansion valves, service valves, thermostats, coils, and drive assemblies.
Maintains records, log sheets, inventory, etc.
Services equipment with lubricants and chemicals.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
* Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Agency
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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