Job Description

Supplemental Information

This vacancy resides in the University\'s New Iberia Research Center.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact: Taronsler Faye Cormier
Human Resources Analyst

University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Human Resources Department P.O. Box 40196, Lafayette, LA 70504

337-482-6242

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Training in the installation, operation or maintenance of air conditioning and refrigeration systems will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience on a month for month basis.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

As of November 14, 1994 employees must possess the appropriate EPA refrigerant recycling and recovery certification for technicians (as required under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, 1990).

NOTE:

Additional information regarding technician certification requirements and programs may be obtained by calling the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Hotline at (800) 296-1996 (10am-4pm Eastern Time, Monday-Friday except federal holidays) or by visiting the EPA\'s Stratospheric Ozone Depletion Web Site at www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/608.

Job Concepts

Function of Work:
To perform major repairs and highly complex and technical installation and modification work (larger tonnage, multifunction electronic and electro-pneumatic controls, complete system installations, system modification, etc.) on all types of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and refrigeration equipment for a large complex or to serve as lead worker for a group of journeyman HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanics.

Level of Work:
Advanced.

Supervision Received:
General from a HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic Foreman.

Supervision Exercised:
Lead worker over HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanics, apprentices, and helpers.

Location of Work:
May be used by any state agency.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic by responsibility for major overhaul and modification of complex, large tonnage, high horsepower centrifugal chillers and other advanced HVAC systems or lead worker responsibilities.

Differs from HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic Foreman by lack of responsibility for full supervision of at least three subordinate mechanics and apprentices.

Examples of Work

Performs advanced repairs, troubleshooting, and modifications to all types of HVAC and refrigeration systems.

Performs major complete system overhauls of large tonnage, high horsepower centrifugal and reciprocating chillers and refrigeration equipment used in comfort conditioning and in large walk-in food coolers and freezers.

Performs highly specialized electrical power installations; pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls; and sheet metal and plumbing installations relative to each job.

Performs major replacements, new installations, and modifications of HVAC and refrigeration equipment of all sizes.

Assists in the training of HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanics and apprentices.

Regulates flow and starts and stops pumps, chillers, hot water systems, etc. associated with HVAC and refrigeration systems.

Operates, regulates, and adjusts domestic and hot water boilers, circulating pumps, chillers, and refrigeration systems associated with building operation.

Performs air balancing in HVAC distribution systems.

Oversees work of subordinate HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanics.

Estimates time and material for HVAC/Refrigeration repair jobs.

Inspects and approves work of contractual employees.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year\'s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran\'s Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (

). LASERS has provided this to give you more detailed information about their system * Teacher\'s Retirement System of Louisiana (
), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (
), among others

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