Hvac​/Refrigeration Master Mechanic

About This Job

As a selective‑admissions, comprehensive public university, Louisiana Tech is committed to quality in teaching, research, creative activity, scholarship, public service, and workforce development. The university’s highest priority is the education and development of its students in a challenging, supportive and diverse environment.

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

• Large‑Scale HVAC Management:
  Supervise and maintain over 11 absorption chillers (110–400 tons), centrifugals (100–200 tons), and 40 Freon chillers (100+ tons).
• Campus‑Wide Operations:
  Manage heating and cooling systems for all campus buildings and apartments, including 500+ residential units.
• Specialized Refrigeration:
  Maintain industrial and commercial units like walk‑in freezers, ice cream machines, pony chillers, and reach‑in coolers.
• Mechanical Repairs:
  Perform expert‑level repair and replacement of compressors, motors, pumps, bearings, seals, and gaskets.
• System Maintenance:
  Clean and service evaporator/condensate coils, tubes, and fan coil units (over 2,000 units on site).
• Electrical Troubleshooting:
  Diagnose electrical issues, check and adjust controls, and handle the installation of control wiring.
• Chemical Treatment:
  Adjust solution charges in absorption chillers and manage the addition of inhibitors and alcohol as required.
• Infrastructure Support:
  Repair water and drain leaks and handle piping, ductwork, and cooling tower maintenance.
• Administrative Oversight:
  Responsible for the procurement of parts and materials and providing supervision to the refrigeration shop.
• Heavy Equipment Service:
  Maintain large‑scale air handlers, including over 400 blowers and their associated gearboxes, shafts, and couplings.

Appointment Type: Probationary appointment

Location: Louisiana Tech University Physical Plant – Ruston, LA

Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm; weekends, holidays or overtime may be required

Annual Salary: $46,842 – $84,302 (depends on qualifications)

Closing Date: May 25, 2026

Louisiana Tech offers a range of health insurance plans and retirement options, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, reduced‑rate tuition for employees and dependents, discounted memberships at the university sports and wellness center, professional development training and promotional opportunities. Market adjustment salary increases are awarded annually for eligible employees.

No Civil Service test score is required. You must provide detailed experience/education in the application; incomplete applications may be rejected.

Louisiana Tech University, Office of Human Resources

P.O. Box 3173

Ruston, LA 71272

Phone:

Fax:

Louisiana Tech University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. Louisiana Tech recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.