HVAC/REFRIGERATION MASTER MECHANIC

HVAC/Refrigeration Master Mechanic Responsible for supervising and maintaining the HVAC and refrigeration systems across all campus buildings, including chillers, air‑handling units, and refrigeration equipment. Three years of experience or training in the installation and/or maintenance of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems is required. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties Large‑Scale HVAC Management: Supervise and maintain over 11 absorption chillers (110–400 tons), centrifugals (100–200 tons), and 40 Freon chillers (100+ tons). Campus‑Wide Operations: Manage heating and cooling systems for all campus buildings and apartments, including 500+ residential units. Specialized Refrigeration: Maintain industrial and commercial units like walk‑in freezers, ice‑cream machines, pony chillers, and reach‑in coolers. Mechanical Repairs: Perform expert‑level repair and replacement of compressors, motors, pumps, bearings, seals, and gaskets. System Maintenance: Clean and service evaporator/condensate coils, tubes, and fan coil units (over 2,000 units on site). Electrical Troubleshooting: Diagnose electrical issues, check and adjust controls, and handle the installation of control wiring. Chemical Treatment: Adjust solution charges in absorption chillers and manage the addition of inhibitors and alcohol as required. Infrastructure Support: Repair water and drain leaks and handle piping, ductwork, and cooling tower maintenance. Administrative Oversight: Responsible for the procurement of parts and materials and providing supervision to the refrigeration shop. Heavy Equipment Service: Maintain large‑scale air handlers, including over 400 blowers and their associated gearboxes, shafts, and couplings. Position Specific Details Appointment Type: Probationary Appointment. Location: Louisiana Tech University Physical Plant‑Ruston, LA. Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 7:30am to 4pm. May be required to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. Annual Salary: $46,842 – $84,302* (Depends on Qualifications). Closing Date: May 25, 2026. Louisiana Tech offers outstanding perks and benefits to eligible employees that include a variety of health insurance plans and retirement options, paid time off for vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, substantially reduced‑rate tuition for employees and their dependents, discounted memberships at the university’s sports and wellness center, professional development training, and promotional opportunities. In addition, market adjustment salary increases are awarded annually (pending funding availability) for eligible classified employees. Louisiana Tech University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Louisiana Tech recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr