HVAC/Refrigeration Master Mechanic

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, LA

Pay: $23-$41/hr

Shift: Full time

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**Job Posting Title:**

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HVAC/Refrigeration Master Mechanic

**Position Type:**

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Classified

**Department:**

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LSUAM FA

• FPO - FS - FSys - HVAC - Operations (Gerald W Anderson (00007547))

**Work Location:**

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1139 Facility Srvcs Central Shop

**Pay Grade:**

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Classified Technician and Skilled Trades

**Job Description:**

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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.

**Job 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.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**

Three years of experience in the installation and/or maintenance of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems.

**Certifications/Licenses:**

Valid Driver's license

EPA Certification

**State Civil Service Website:**

https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=136910

**Range**

**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.

**Additional Job Description:**

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**Competencies:**

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None

**Special Instructions:**

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Please provide three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact at Gerald Anderson at geraldanderson@lsu.edu.

**Skills Needed:**

**Preferred Skills:**

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.

**Posting Date:**

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October 26, 2026

**Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):**

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November 9, 2026

**Additional Position Information:**

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**Background Check -** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

**Benefits -** LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, pay