HVAC/CONTROL TECHNICIAN

State of Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA

The mission of Southern University and A&M College, an Historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is to provide a student-focused teaching and learning environment that creates global leadership opportunities for a diverse student population where teaching, research, service, scholarly and creative expectations for students and faculty are achieved through the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs offered at the institution via different instructional modalities and via public service.
This HVAC/Control Technician maintains electrical controls and electronic and pneumatic instrumentation for HVAC systems throughout campus facilities. Two years of experience or training in the installation or maintenance of pneumatic, electrical, or electronic control systems for heating (including boiler), ventilating, or air conditioning systems.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:

Maintains preventive maintenance records. Upload data to the New Facility Management Software system for HVAC and other trades. Operates energy management systems by assisting HVAC Foreman in energy management. Works closely with HVAC Control Contractors and communicates as needed to update energy management programs; resolves issues with the energy management program as needed. Follow up with the HVAC Foreman regarding all issues, makes recommendation as needed.
Operates computerized equipment monitoring systems and assist in maintaining historical records of all HVAC equipment. Logs chillers, boilers and equipment data into computer. Creates automated holiday and campus closure schedule to ensure the campus continuously get the correct amount flow into buildings assigned this unit.
Install miscellaneous parts and controls as requires; performs air balancing as required to achieve desired comfort level for buildings assigned this unit; periodically verifies that the performance of the HVAC systems remains within established parameters through a continuously controller and monitored operation.
Assist with training as needed for new HVAC staff. Responsible for training HVAC staff on new programs installed on work iPads for HVAC staff as it becomes available for updates. Receives and review work order assigned specifically to the HVAC unit.
Prepares requisitions as needed and all additional duties assigned by the HVAC Foreman.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:Probational

Compensation:The starting salary is $ 21.05/hour.

Work Location:This position is located at the Physical Plant

Criminal background check and reference verification is required.

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis 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.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Mikhale R. Williams
Southern University and A&M College
P.O. Box 10400
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Phone: 225-771-2680
Fax: 225-771-5617

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

The Southern University System (System) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. The System does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the SUS. Please informHR@subr.eduif you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in this application process.