HVAC/REFRIGERATION MASTER MECHANIC

HVAC/REFRIGERATION MASTER MECHANIC

Salary

$3,904.00 - $7,025.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

JOB FAIR HVAC MM 223915

Department

SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

About this Job

THIS POSTING IS INTENDED FOR CAREER FAIR ATTENDEES

THIS POSTING IS CURRENTLY BEING USED FOR SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY - EAST CAREER FAIR ON AUGUST 05, 2026.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system, in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

The HVAC Refrigeration Master Mechanic is responsible for providing advanced journeyman level work in multiple trades, including HVAC, plumbing, machinist, and welding. This includes troubleshooting issues in the maintenance of buildings and all related structures. Responsibilities encompass diagnosing problems, implementing effective solutions, and ensuring that all systems are functioning efficiently. The incumbent must be self-motivated. Tasks may be performed at SLFPA-E facilities and/or within Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard Parishes.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Performs major and advanced repairs on all types of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC).
• Independently diagnoses the HVAC problem, takes the necessary actions to repair, replace or maintain HVAC equipment in OLD facilities which encompasses the Safe House, Administration Building, structures within the warehouse containing HVAC equipment, and components of complex structures containing HVAC equipment.

Position serves in lead worker capacity when working with contractors or other trades personnel working for the OLD to accomplish inspections, maintenance and repairs to HVAC equipment.

Performs highly specialized electrical power installations, such as:

• Electric Motor Controls (EMC Motors) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for pump and blower speeds
• Pneumatic (i.e., thermostats, flow switches, and pressure switches) • Electrical and electronic controls (i.e. programs for computer systems)
• Sheet metal (i.e., duct work and plumbing installations relative to each job)
• Plumbing installations (i.e., drain lines, freon lines, condensate lines, overflow lines, etc.)
• Replaces and modifies existing HVAC and refrigeration equipment of all sizes.
• Installs new equipment of all sizes.
• Operates, regulates and adjusts domestic and hot water boilers, circulating pumps, chillers, and refrigeration systems associated with building operation.
• Regulates flow and starts/stops pumps, chillers, hot water systems, etc., associated with HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Conducts air balancing in HVAC distribution systems.
• Oversee the installation, repair, alteration, maintenance, and control of refrigeration, heating, ventilating and cooling systems.
• Assigns and inspects the work of journeyman HVAC Mechanics, HVAC Mechanic Assistants and Apprentices.
• Performs periodic preventative maintenance on equipment to provide required inspection, lubrication and adjustments. Processes include amping motors, adding refrigerant, adjusting controls, changing and cleaning filters, calibrating thermostats and cleaning coils.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This appointment type can be filled as Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

NOTE: The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the SLFPA-Es mission is to protect the residents of the east-bank of Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard and the east-bank of Orleans from tidal surge, wind-driven water and river flooding. In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane/Tropical storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required, remain on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing authority.

How To Apply:

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

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an 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. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• 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:

Monique M. Cook

SELA Flood Protection Authority-East

mcook@floodauthority.org

504-286-3153

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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

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

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

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans 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 to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

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