NEOGOV · 12 hours ago
HVAC/Refrigeration Master Mechanic
Ruston, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$47K/yr - $84K/yr
3+ years expLouisiana Tech University is a selective-admissions, comprehensive public university committed to quality education and workforce development. They are seeking an HVAC/Refrigeration Master Mechanic to oversee the climate integrity and mechanical health of the campus, managing the maintenance and repair of extensive HVAC systems and supervising the refrigeration shop.
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Responsibilities
Supervise and maintain over 11 absorption chillers (110–400 tons), centrifugals (100–200 tons), and 40 Freon chillers (100+ tons)
Manage heating and cooling systems for all campus buildings and apartments, including 500+ residential units
Maintain industrial and commercial units like walk-in freezers, ice cream machines, pony chillers, and reach-in coolers
Perform expert-level repair and replacement of compressors, motors, pumps, bearings, seals, and gaskets
Clean and service evaporator/condensate coils, tubes, and fan coil units (over 2,000 units on site)
Diagnose electrical issues, check and adjust controls, and handle the installation of control wiring
Adjust solution charges in absorption chillers and manage the addition of inhibitors and alcohol as required
Repair water and drain leaks and handle piping, ductwork, and cooling tower maintenance
Responsible for the procurement of parts and materials and providing supervision to the refrigeration shop
Maintain large-scale air handlers, including over 400 blowers and their associated gearboxes, shafts, and couplings
Qualification
Required
Three years of experience or training in the installation and/or maintenance of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems
EPA Section 608 Certification
Benefits
A variety of health insurance plans and retirement options
Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Substantially reduced-rate tuition for employees and their dependents
Discounted memberships at the university’s sports and wellness center
Professional development training
Promotional opportunities
Market adjustment salary increases are awarded annually (pending funding availability) for eligible classified employees
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental 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.
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.
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).
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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