HVAC Refrigeration Mech

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Physical Plant Services invites applications for the position of HVAC Refrigeration Mechanic. This position is responsible for a variety of tasks relating to installation, repairs, and maintenance of HVAC systems and refrigeration units across the campus. Duties include diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults and performing tasks such as cleaning, adjusting, and repairing HVAC systems.

Candidates must possess the appropriate EPA refrigerant recycling and recovery certification for technicians (as required under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, 1990). Southeastern requires a Type IV, Universal Certification. Please note that Southeastern will allow the candidate selected for the job up to 60 days to acquire the required certification.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6:30 am - 4:00 pm, 45-minute lunch, and Friday 6:30 am - 11:30 am

Hourly Rate: $21.05

EXAMS, LICENSE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to be certified through the Southeastern Defensive Driving Course

Appropriate EPA refrigerant recycling and recovery certification for technicians (as required under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, 1990). Southeastern requires a Type IV, Universal Certification. Please note that Southeastern will allow the candidate selected for the job up to 30 days to acquire the required certification.

Additional information regarding technician certification requirements and programs may be obtained by calling the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Hotline at (800) 296-1996 (10am-4pm Eastern Time, Monday-Friday except federal holidays) or by visiting the EPA's Stratospheric Ozone Depletion Web Site at www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/608.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

When applying, you should list all Education and Work Experience on this application. When listing your Work Experience, indicate if the job was full-time or part-time and what percentage of time you spent on each of the duties listed. This information will be used to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position. If complete information is not listed, it may result in your application not being considered.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the posting to make a hiring decision.

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Posting Close Date

November 10, 2026

Please Note:  Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

How to Apply

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies.

HR Contact

If you have questions about this position, the application process or need special accommodations, please call the Human Resources Office at (985) 549-2001 or send an email to jobs@southeastern.edu.