HVAC/REFRIGERATION MASTER MECHANIC
About This Job
THIS POSTING IS INTENDED FOR CAREER FAIR ATTENDEES.
OUR MISSION
We ensure the physical, operational, and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We achieve this by collaborating with local, regional, state, and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain projects that reduce the probability and risk of flooding for residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.
Overview Of The Role
The HVAC Refrigeration Master Mechanic is responsible for providing advanced journeyman-level work in multiple trades, including HVAC, plumbing, machinist, and welding. Responsibilities include troubleshooting issues, implementing effective solutions, and ensuring efficient system functionality.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair HVAC issues in various structures, including the Safe House, Administration Building, and warehouse HVAC equipment.
- Lead inspections, maintenance, and repairs involving HVAC and refrigeration equipment when working with contractors or other trades personnel.
- Install and replace HVAC and refrigeration equipment of all sizes.
- Operate and regulate HVAC and refrigeration systems, including boilers, chillers, and hot water systems.
- Conduct air balancing in HVAC distribution systems.
- Assign and inspect the work of journeyman HVAC mechanics, mechanics assistants, and apprentices.
- Perform periodic preventative maintenance on equipment, including motor amplification, refrigerant addition, control adjustment, filter change, thermostat calibration, and coil cleaning.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Performs major and advanced repairs on all types of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Independently diagnoses HVAC problems, implements repairs, replacements, and maintenance on HVAC equipment in old facilities, including the Safe House, Administration Building, and structures within the warehouse containing HVAC equipment. Serves in a lead worker capacity when working with contractors or other trades personnel to accomplish inspections, maintenance, and repairs to HVAC equipment. Performs specialized electrical power installations, such as electric motor controls (EMC motors), variable frequency drives (VFDs), pneumatic controls, and sheet metal and plumbing installations relative to each job. Oversees the installation, repair, alteration, maintenance, and control of refrigeration, heating, ventilating, and cooling systems. Performs periodic preventative maintenance on equipment to provide required inspections, lubrication, and adjustments, including amping motors, adding refrigerant, adjusting controls, changing filters, calibrating thermostats, and cleaning coils.
Minimum Qualifications
- Three years of experience or training in the installation and/or maintenance of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Compensation
The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
How To Apply
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. For further information about this vacancy, contact Monique M. Cook at SELA Flood Protection Authority-East at mcook@floodauthority.org or 504-286-3153.