HVAC/Refrigeration Master Mechanic
Quick Summary
Three years of experience in the installation and/or maintenance of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems.
This is a Advanced Journeyman position in our HVAC department. This position requires basic skills in the maintenance of complex HVAC and refrigeration equipment including preventative maintenance duties.
30%- Overhauls large HVAC and refrigeration equipment and large walk-in food coolers and freezers. Performs preventative maintenance duties such as coolant, change & adjust belts, change air filters and service equipment with lubricants and chemicals.
30% This position requires working independently with minimal supervision to investigate make general advance repairs to buildings' air conditioning/heating systems and other related mechanical equipment such as freezers, fans, etc.
10% Recharges air conditioning system with proper amount of lubricant and refrigerant. Performs air balancing in HVAC distribution systems.
10% Installs, replaces, adjusts and calibrates major components of refrigeration units: compressors, condensers, expansion valves, service valves, thermostats, coils and drive assemblies.
5% Overhauls and repairs pumps, motors, control systems, piping and other equipment used in refrigerating and air conditioning systems.
5% Works along side of other advance journeymen to troubleshoot and repair control systems.
5% Assist in the training of HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanics and apprentices. Occasionally oversees work of subordinate HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanics and apprentices.
5% Performs other duties as assigned by the Department including on-call and emergency work when required.
Requirements
~1 min readValid Driver's license
EPA Certification
Minimum/SER: $22.52/hr.
1st Quartile: $27.03/hr.
Midpoint: $31.53/hr.
3rd Quartile: $36.03/hr.
Maximum: $40.53/hr.
Hourly rate may be commensurate with candidate's experience in alignment with Chapter 6 rules.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact at Gerald Anderson at geraldanderson@lsu.edu.
Nice to Have
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A permanent or probationary internal employee who is appointed to another position following certification from an open competitive eligible list is considered a new employee in the new position and shall serve a probationary period of six months.
What We Offer
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All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $46,842 a year
- 31% below the $68,000 median for Mechanic jobs on Jobera (337 salaries).
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 26, 2026
- First seen
- October 26, 2026
- Last seen
- October 27, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 62%
- Scored at
- October 27, 2026
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