HVAC/Control Technician Master

HVAC Control Tech Master

The Division of Administration/Office of State Buildings has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of WS-215. The Office of State Buildings is responsible for the operations and maintenance of about 41 State buildings. This is an HVAC Control Tech Master position that requires the individual to work independently and demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of pneumatic and electronic systems associated with chiller microprocessors, commercial refrigeration equipment, Phoenix Controls, as well as building automation systems. This position requires a working knowledge of HVAC systems and their operation as well as a proficiency in Metasys and Siemens computers and building automation. The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including overseeing the state's capital construction program, working to provide state and federal grants for community development, development of the state budget, providing technology services, giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services, and administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes.

Salary: $4,177.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: OSB 081926 MDM

Opening Date: 08/19/2026

Closing Date: 8/29/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Minimum Qualifications: One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience: Three years of experience or training in the installation or maintenance of pneumatic, electrical, or electronic control systems for heating (including boiler), ventilating, or air conditioning systems.

Job Duties and Other Information:

Independently troubleshoots and performs needed calibrations, adjustments and repairs to control modules, application specific controllers, microprocessors, relays, transducers, temperature sensors, etc. associated with chillers and commercial refrigeration equipment. This includes replacing and repairing mixing box electronic and pneumatic VAV controllers, temperature sensors, presser sensors, thermostats, actuators, differential pressure switches, relays, transducers, CT's DP's VFD's, etc.; solving complex wiring problems; work with advanced level circuits schematics and vendor literature in new installations and the diagnostic repair of electronic components.

Responsible for the major overhaul and modification of complex, large tonnage, high horsepower chillers and other advance equipment. Performs complex diagnostic analysis of electronic and pneumatic controls such as VAV (variable air volume) mixing boxes, thermostats, static pressure controls, hot and cool decks, plus makes necessary repairs to the same.

Performs complex diagnostic analysis for mechanical and electrical controls on all complex large tonnage, high horsepower chillers, boilers, and associated equipment. Makes all necessary repairs and/or gets bids on services outside the scope of manpower. Independently performs routine maintenance on all HVAC equipment, boilers and all associated equipment.

This position will provide relief of Central Plant Operation when needed.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee. Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities. Must possess an up-to-date EPA approved "Universal" certification card to service and repair both low- and high-pressure equipment, including small appliances.

How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Danielle Martin HR Analyst Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources email: View email address on click.appcast.io

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at 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 ( LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others