Two years of experience or training in the installation and/or maintenance of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems.
Special or Physical Qualifications:
Due to the nature of this position and/or position responsibilities this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.
In accordance with University Policy Statement 18, this position is considered essential and may be required to report or stay on campus in the event of an emergency or closure.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs, be capable of stooping, kneeling, or crouching; able to reach and/or climb a ladder, climb stairs, and bend their back. Due to the position's physical requirements, a pre-employment physical examination will be required per FASOP: HR-04.
Certifications/Licenses:
Valid Driver's License
EPA Certification- EPA Refrigerant Recycling and Recovery Certification (Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, 1990)
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 Barry May at bmay6@lsu.edu.
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:
June 8, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
June 22, 2026
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Essential Position (Y/N):
Y
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Job Posting Title:
HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic
Position Type:
Classified
Department:
LSUAM FA - FPO - FS - FSys - HVAC - Building Automation Systems (Barry P May (00002036))
Work Location:
1146 Facility Srvcs Central Shop
Pay Grade:
Classified Technician and Skilled Trades
Job Description:
This is a Journeyman position in our HVAC department. This position requires basic skills in the maintenance of HVAC and refrigeration equipment including preventative maintenance duties.
Job Duties:
30%- Performs preventative maintenance duties such as add 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 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.
10%- Installs, replaces, adjusts and calibrates major components of refrigeration units: compressors, condensers, expansion valves, service values, thermostats, coils and drive assemblies.
10%- 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 journeyman to troubleshoot and repair control systems.
5%- Performs other duties as assigned by the Department including on-call and emergency work when required.
Lsu · 1146 Facility Srvcs Central Shop