AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING MECHANIC (2315)

LED FastStart • Gretna, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson Parish is recruiting to fill one current vacancy in the Department of Parks and Recreation in West Jefferson, as well as future vacancies in East and West Jefferson as they occur. The position installs, maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots Parish-owned heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and systems. Equipment includes window air conditioning units; packaged and split air conditioning systems; heat pumps; chilled water systems; computer room air-conditioning units; gas and electric heaters; hydronic systems; air distribution and ventilation systems; cooling towers; refrigeration appliances; pneumatic and Direct Digital Controllers (DDC); and three-phase equipment such as pumps, starters, and motors. The mechanic also installs new ductwork on new and existing systems.

The position requires driving a Parish vehicle, and possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is preferred. This is an essential emergency-duty position. The employee may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish.

Requirements

• Possess a current Class A Jefferson Parish Mechanical Contractor's License or a current Mechanical License from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.
• Possess a CFC Technical Universal Certification as regulated and required by Section 608 of the Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
• Have at least three years of full-time, paid work experience servicing, troubleshooting, and installing commercial and residential HVAC equipment.
• Applicants with a current Mechanical License from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors must register with Jefferson Parish after an employment offer is extended.

Nice To Haves

• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are preferred.
• Related education, experience, and/or professional certifications beyond the minimum qualifications may be considered for an entrance salary above the minimum rate.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot Parish-owned HVAC equipment and systems.
• Install new ductwork on new and existing systems.
• Drive a Parish vehicle as required.
• Remain on emergency duty when the Parish President or designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed