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Hvac/Refrigeration Mechanic
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Type

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Job Posting Title:

Hvac/Refrigeration Mechanic

   

Position Type:

Classified

   

Department:

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

   

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.

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. - 30%

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. -10%

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. -5%

Additional Information

This position is considered emergency essential and may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18.
This position requires a valid driver's license, will require an MVR, and is subject to drug screens per PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04

This position is classified as a safety and security-sensitive position. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.

This position will require a physical evaluation based on the physical demands required.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Certifications/Licenses

Valid Driver's License

Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details

https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=129030

   

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Gerald Anderson at [email protected].

   

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:

January 20, 2026

   

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

February 2, 2026

  

Additional Position Information:

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, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

Y

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

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.

   

HCM Contact Information:

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 [email protected].  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.

Other facts

Tech stack
HVAC Maintenance,Refrigeration Equipment,Preventative Maintenance,Air Conditioning Systems,Heating Systems,General Repairs,Troubleshooting,Lubrication,Chemical Service,Installation,Calibration,Overhauling,Repairing Pumps,Control Systems,Piping,Mechanical Equipment

About Louisiana State University

Welcome to Louisiana State University, home of the "Fighting Tigers" and their Bengal tiger mascot, Mike VI. LSU is the flagship institution of the state of Louisiana and is one of only 30 universities nationwide holding land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant status.

Since 1860, LSU has served the people of Louisiana, the region, the nation, and the world through extensive, multipurpose programs encompassing instruction, research, and public service. The University brings in more than $150 million annually in outside research grants and contracts, a significant factor for the Louisiana economy.

LSU Chemistry is one of six departments in the College of Science and is currently designated as a Foundation of Excellence Department due to the outstanding accomplishments of our faculty, staff, and students in terms of teaching/learning, research, and service. The Department of Chemistry has LSU's largest PhD program and is one of the best-equipped Chemistry departments in the United States.

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  • The HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic performs preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC and refrigeration equipment. This includes tasks such as adding coolant, changing belts, and troubleshooting mechanical systems.

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