HVAC/REFRIGERATION MASTER MECHANIC

<div style="text-align: center"><strong style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0"><u><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0"><u>THIS POSTING IS INTENDED FOR CAREER FAIR ATTENDEES<br><br><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1546/jobpostings/image/20260724123354_2026.08.05 Flyer.png" style="width: 300px" class="fr-fic fr-dii" alt=""></u></strong></u></strong></div><strong><u><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0"><u><br></u></strong></u></strong><div style="text-align: center"><span style="color: rgba(223, 53, 12, 1)"><strong><u>THIS POSTING IS CURRENTLY BEING USED FOR SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY - EAST CAREER FAIR ON AUGUST 05, 2026.</u></strong></span></div><br><div style="text-align: left"><span><strong><u><strong><u>OUR MISSION</u></strong><br></u></strong>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.</span></div><br><span><strong><u>OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE</u></strong></span><br><span>The HVAC Refrigeration Master Mechanic is responsible for providing advanced journeyman level work in multiple trades, including HVAC, plumbing, machinist, and welding. &nbsp; 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. &nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Three years of experience or training in the installation and/or maintenance of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems.</span>The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found <a href="https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=136910" target="_blank"><u>here</u></a>.<p style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><u>Job Duties:</u><br>- <undefined>Performs major and advanced repairs on all types of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC).&nbsp;</undefined></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><undefined>- 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.&nbsp;</undefined></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><undefined>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.&nbsp;</undefined></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><undefined>Performs highly specialized electrical power installations, such as:&nbsp;</undefined></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><undefined>• Electric Motor Controls (EMC Motors) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for pump and blower speeds</undefined></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><undefined>• Pneumatic (i.e., thermostats, flow switches, and pressure switches) • Electrical and electronic controls (i.e. programs for computer systems)&nbsp;</undefined></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><undefined>• Sheet metal (i.e., duct work and plumbing installations relative to each job)&nbsp;</undefined></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><undefined>• Plumbing installations (i.e., drain lines, freon lines, condensate lines, overflow lines, etc.)</undefined></p><undefined>- Replaces and modifies existing HVAC and refrigeration equipment of all sizes.&nbsp;</undefined><br><undefined>- Installs new equipment of all sizes.&nbsp;</undefined><br><undefined>- Operates, regulates and adjusts domestic and hot water boilers, circulating pumps, chillers, and refrigeration systems associated with building operation.&nbsp;</undefined><br><undefined>- Regulates flow and starts/stops pumps, chillers, hot water systems, etc., associated with HVAC and refrigeration systems.&nbsp;</undefined><br><undefined>- Conducts air balancing in HVAC distribution systems.&nbsp;</undefined><br><undefined>- Oversee the installation, repair, alteration, maintenance, and control of refrigeration, heating, ventilating and cooling systems.&nbsp;</undefined><br><undefined>- Assigns and inspects the work of journeyman HVAC Mechanics, HVAC Mechanic Assistants and Apprentices. &nbsp;</undefined><br><undefined>- 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.</undefined><br><br><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><u>Position-Specific Details:</u></p><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Appointment Type:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">This appointment type can be filled as Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Career Progression:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.&nbsp;</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Compensation:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.</span><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">&nbsp;</strong></p><strong>Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.</strong><br><br><strong>NOTE: The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency. &nbsp;Part of the SLFPA-E's 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. &nbsp;</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0 0 8pt"><u>How To Apply:</u></p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">No Civil Service test score or assessment&nbsp;</strong></span></span><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.</span></span></p><br><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">To apply for this vacancy, click on the <strong style="font-weight: 700">“Apply”&nbsp;</strong>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.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">*</span></span><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">Resumes <strong style="font-weight: 700">WILL NOT&nbsp;</strong>be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.</span></span><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">*</span></span></p><br><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700"><u>For further information about this vacancy contact:</u></strong></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left">Monique M. Cook &nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left">SELA Flood Protection Authority-East&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left"><a style="color: inherit !important; text-decoration: underline !important">[email protected]</a></p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left">504-286-3153&nbsp;</p><undefined><br></undefined>