JOB
McNeese State University invites applicants to apply for the position of Central Plant Operator (Lead HVAC) in the Office of Maintenance. This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified position. The appointment is available immediately.
Position Number: U99968
Salary: $60,000 (Commensurate with experience)
Deadline: Open until filled.
Application Process and Materials:
For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:
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Letter of Application detailing experience relevant to the position
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Resume
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Three (3) References (Include: name, phone number, and email address)
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Unofficial Transcripts (if applicable)
Only completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.
ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the “APPLY” button at the top of advertisement to complete the 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. *Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
CONTACT INFORMATION:
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAIR:
Office of Human Resources Contact:
Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Recruitment
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager of Facilities Planning and Control, performs skilled journey-level air conditioning and heating work in the construction, installation, trouble shooting, repair alteration and maintenance of a variety of air conditioning and heating systems. Provides hands-on maintenance, operation and troubleshooting of all Central Plant related equipment and pneumatic and direct digital controls. Performs other semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, repair and construction tasks in the upkeep of the university facilities. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Essential Duties:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class:
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Maintains current knowledge and is responsible for understanding and applying codes and regulations pertaining to area of expertise.
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Monitors and documents the operation and maintenance of all HVAC-related equipment installed at the Central Plant and elsewhere on campus.
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Lays out, assembles, installs, tests, maintains, trouble shoots and repairs district building’s air conditioning and heating systems and related equipment.
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Installs, maintains, and repairs a wide variety of air conditioning and heating systems, from small window units and mini-split systems to chillers (standard and absorption), pumps, cooling towers, air handling units, fan coils, exhaust fans, dampers, ducts, piping, controls, and all other conditioned air system components.
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Installs, maintains, and repairs refrigeration systems including reach-ins, walk-ins, and small refrigerators.
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Installs, trouble shoots, and repairs air conditioning and heating controls and thermostats.
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Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots a campus-wide, computer-based Energy Management System.
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Develops and assists in developing specifications, diagrams, and drawings.
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Responsible for conducting required water treatment of HVAC equipment.
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Develops, prepares, and maintains daily operation logs for all HVAC equipment.
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Manages EPA certification for the handling and management of refrigerants.
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Operates equipment such as light trucks, forklifts, tractors, and other related motorized equipment.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.
McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.
Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Office of Campus Compliance and Civility at (337) 475-5428.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.
Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-“Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees”-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver’s license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.
Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.www.ece.org.
