Central Plant Operator (Lead HVAC)

Central Plant Operator (Lead HVAC)

McNeese State University invites applicants to apply for the position of Central Plant Operator (Lead HVAC) in the Office of Maintenance. This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified position. The appointment is available immediately.

Position Number: U99968

Salary: $60,000 (Commensurate with experience)

Deadline:
Open until filled.

The application process requires applicants to complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:

• Letter of Application detailing experience relevant to the position
• Resume
• Three (3) References (Include: name, phone number, and email address)
• Unofficial Transcripts (if applicable)

Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed. All job offers are contingent upon the successful result of a criminal background check and receipt of official transcript(s) if applicable.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "APPLY" button at the top of the advertisement to complete the 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. Required application materials will not be accepted after the deadline, if applicable.

Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact the chair:

Gary Whatley at gwhatley

Office of Human Resources Contact:

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Recruitment

kdronett or

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager of Facilities Planning and Control, performs skilled journey-level air conditioning and heating work in the construction, installation, trouble shooting, repair alteration and maintenance of a variety of air conditioning and heating systems. Provides hands-on maintenance, operation and troubleshooting of all Central Plant related equipment and pneumatic and direct digital controls. Performs other semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, repair and construction tasks in the upkeep of the university facilities.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class:

• Maintains current knowledge and is responsible for understanding and applying codes and regulations pertaining to area of expertise.
• Monitors and documents the operation and maintenance of all HVAC-related equipment installed at the Central Plant and elsewhere on campus.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, tests, maintains, trouble shoots and repairs district building's air conditioning and heating systems and related equipment.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs a wide variety of air conditioning and heating systems, from small window units and mini-split systems to chillers (standard and absorption), pumps, cooling towers, air handling units, fan coils, exhaust fans, dampers, ducts, piping, controls, and all other conditioned air system components.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs refrigeration systems including reach-ins, walk-ins, and small refrigerators.
• Installs, trouble shoots, and repairs air conditioning and heating controls and thermostats.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots a campus-wide, computer-based Energy Management System.
• Develops and assists in developing specifications, diagrams, and drawings.
• Responsible for conducting required water treatment of HVAC equipment.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains daily operation logs for all HVAC equipment.
• Manages EPA certification for the handling and management of refrigerants.
• Operates equipment such as light trucks, forklifts, tractors, and other related motorized equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of experience in the operation or maintenance of central plant heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment and associated systems
• OR
• Associate's degree…