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HVAC/CONTROL TECHNICIAN

Salary

$3,649.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

R00100433

Department

LSU-Baton Rouge

Opening Date

11/05/2024

Closing Date

11/19/2024 12:01 AM Central

• Description

• Benefits

Supplemental Information

To perform basic work in the installation, repair, adjustment and modification of electrical controls and electronic and pneumatic instrumentation for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, boiler systems, fire alarms, sound systems and energy management systems in a large, complex physical plant.

Job Duties:

Repairs and maintains heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC), and refrigeration equipment in buildings. This includes diagnosing and fixing mechanical and electrical issues in systems such as air handlers, chillers, boilers, compressors, and condensers. Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure optimal system performance, including cleaning coils, replacing filters, checking refrigerant levels, and lubricating motors. Also, identifies worn or damaged parts, performing necessary repairs or replacements to avoid system downtime. -30%

Performs basic repairs on HVAC control systems, including control valves, deck control thermostats, and pressure differential switches and sensors. This involves diagnosing and addressing malfunctions such as stuck or leaking valves, inaccurate thermostat readings, and faulty pressure sensors. Responsible for recalibrating or replacing damaged components to restore proper system functionality. Additionally, troubleshoots control circuitry and ensures accurate communication between control devices and the central HVAC system, optimizing performance. Regularly tests system responses to ensure efficiency and reliability. -25%

Performs basic troubleshooting and repairs on motor starters and pneumatic control instrumentation. This includes diagnosing issues with motor starters such as faulty connections, overloads, and worn-out components, as well as conducting repairs or replacements as needed. Additionally, works with pneumatic control systems to identify problems with air compressors, actuators, valves, and pressure sensors, ensuring proper calibration and functionality. Capable of making adjustments to pneumatic controls to optimize system performance and reliability. -15%

Performs basic repairs and troubleshooting on building management systems (BMS). This involves identifying issues with sensors, controllers, and communication networks that monitor and regulate conditions across HVAC and other building systems. Diagnoses connectivity problems, faulty readings, and control failures, ensuring proper integration of all system components. - 10%

Troubleshoots and performs basic repairs on boiler control systems, flow switches, pressure switches, and relays. This includes diagnosing electrical and mechanical issues in control circuits, ensuring proper functionality of safety devices like flow and pressure switches, and replacing or adjusting faulty components. Also responsible for calibrating sensors, monitoring system performance, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards during routine maintenance and repair tasks -5%

Uses basic level schematics and vendor manuals to assist in troubleshooting instrument and control problems. -5%

Uses tools such as pressure and temperature gauges, volt-OHM meters, manometers and other basic test equipment. -5%

Performs other duties as assigned by the Department including on-call and emergency work when required. -5%

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 PS-18 this position maybe required to report or stay on campus in the event of emergency or closure.

Ability to work in all weather conditions. Overtime and Weekend Work. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Climb ladders. Ability to stoop, kneel, and bend for extended periods. Due to the position's physical requirements, a pre-employment physical examination will be required per FASOP: HR-04.

Certifications/Licenses:

Valid Drivers License

Louisiana State Civil Service Job Details:

https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=129100

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 geraldanderson@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.

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 and SAME Agency:

LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( hr@lsu.edu ).

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 HR@lsu.edu . 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.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of experience in the installation or maintenance of pneumatic, electrical or electronic control systems for heating (including boiler), ventilating, or air conditioning systems.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Training in the installation or maintenance of pneumatic, electrical or electronic control systems for heating (including boiler), ventilating, or air conditioning systems will substitute for the required experience on a month for month basis.

Job Concepts

Function of Work:

To perform basic work in the installation, repair, adjustment and modification of electrical controls and electronic and pneumatic instrumentation for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, boiler systems, fire alarms, sound systems and energy management systems in a large, complex physical plant.

Level of Work:

Experienced.

Supervision Received:

General from an HVAC/Control Technician Foreman or assigned HVAC/Control Technician Master.

Supervision Exercised:

Functional over Trades Apprentices.

Location of Work:

May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from HVAC/Control Technician Master by lack of leadworker responsibilities and/or performance of more complex tasks, such as responsibility for a energy management system or complex instrument repair.

Differs from HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic by the presence of specialized technical duties peculiar to meter, instrument and electrical controls associated with large HVAC refrigeration and utility plant systems.

Examples of Work

Troubleshoots and performs basic repairs to boiler controls, flow switches, fire detectors, pressure switches, and relays, and performs combustion control analysis.

Performs basic level troubleshooting and repairs on fire alarm pull stations, smoke detectors, motor starters, and pneumatic control instrumentation.

Performs basic level repairs and troubleshooting on pocket pagers, two-way radios, sound systems and energy management systems.

Performs basic level repairs to heating, ventilation and air conditioning controls such as control valves, deck control thermostats, and pressure differential switches and sensors.

Uses basic level schematics and vendor manuals to assist in troubleshooting instrument and control problems.

Uses tools such as pressure and temperature gauges, volt-OHM meters, manometers and other basic test equipment.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Agency

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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