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Nicholls State University
HVAC Refrig Mechanic
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What they do
A HVAC Mechanic or Installer installs and repairs heating, air conditioning, and ventilation units.
$50,914 / year median in Louisiana
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Special Instructions Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Alison Hadaway, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at 985-448-4041 / alison.hadaway@nicholls.edu / P.O. Box 2105, Thibodaux, LA 70310. For anyone needing ADA Accommodations, please contact Carolyn Kern, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at 985-448-4782 / carolyn.kern@nicholls.edu Position Details Position Information Position Title HVAC Refrig Mechanic Position Number 028883 Salary Range $43,784.00 - $78,790.00 Hires at Minimum Position Type Classified Staff Department Information Ending Effective Date of Temporary Employment Department Operations & Maintenance Job Duties Responsibility / Duty Performs preventative maintenance duties on motors; adding coolant, adjusting controls, changing filters, adding lubricants and chemicals. Performs other related duties. Maintains service records, log sheets, inventory, etc. Percentage Of Time 60 Responsibility / Duty Performs non-skill related task to meet the needs of the University. Percentage Of Time 20 Responsibility / Duty Assists in performing maintenance and repair to the cooler and freezer equipment throughout the physical plant. Percentage Of Time 15 Responsibility / Duty Assists in programming computer for heating and air conditioning systems for all buildings on computer. Percentage Of Time 5 Posting Detail Information Minimum Experience Required
Prejean@nicholls.edu prior to the job closing date. Unofficial transcripts are NOT accepted. Test(s) Required No Test Required Preferred Education Preferred Experience Preferred Licenses Other Preferred Requirements Physical Demands Employment Year Fiscal Year If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify begin date If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify end date Employment Basis Full-time Proposed Ending Date (for faculty and grant funded positions) Posting Date 08/17/2026 Closing Date 08/27/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Two years of experience or training in the installation and/or maintenance of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems. Minimum Education Required Minimum Licenses RequiredNECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
As of November 14, 1994 employees must possess the appropriate EPA refrigerant recycling and recovery certification for technicians (as required under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, 1990). Other Minimum Requirements Applicants must complete the application in its entirety with an electronic signature and date.- Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute for the application.
- If education and employment history are not completed, the application will be disqualified.
- Please include any current and previous employment at Nicholls State University.
Prejean@nicholls.edu prior to the job closing date. Unofficial transcripts are NOT accepted. Test(s) Required No Test Required Preferred Education Preferred Experience Preferred Licenses Other Preferred Requirements Physical Demands Employment Year Fiscal Year If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify begin date If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify end date Employment Basis Full-time Proposed Ending Date (for faculty and grant funded positions) Posting Date 08/17/2026 Closing Date 08/27/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
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