Plant Operator

McNeese State University invites applicants to apply for the position of Central Plant Operator 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

DEADLINE: Open until filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: Applicants must complete an electronic application and upload the required documents listed below to ensure full consideration:

• Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
• Resume
• Three (3) References (include: name, phone number, and email address)
• Unofficial Transcripts (If applicable)

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF 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.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAIR:

Gary Whatley at gwhatley

Office of Human Resources Contact:

Kim Dronett, HR Analyst/Recruitment

kdronett or

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.

• Maintains current knowledge and is responsible for understanding and applying codes and regulations pertaining to area of expertise.
• Monitors and documents the operation and maintenance of all HVAC‑related equipment installed at the Central Plant and elsewhere on campus.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, tests, maintains, trouble shoots and repairs district building’s air conditioning and heating systems and related equipment.
• 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.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs refrigeration systems including reach‑ins, walk‑ins, and small refrigerators.
• Installs, trouble shoots, and repairs air conditioning and heating controls and thermostats.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots a campus‑wide, computer‑based Energy Management System.
• Develops and assists in developing specifications, diagrams, and drawings.
• Responsible for conducting required water treatment of HVAC equipment.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains daily operation logs for all HVAC equipment.
• Manages EPA certification for the handling and management of refrigerants.
• Operates equipment such as light trucks, forklifts, tractors, and other related motorized equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Four years of experience in the operation or maintenance of central plant heating, ventilating, and air‑conditioning (HVAC) equipment and associated systems.

OR

An Associate's degree from an accredited college or technical school in air‑conditioning technology and two years of experience in heating, ventilating and air‑conditioning (HVAC) central plant operations.

Position requires knowledge of:

• Large heat exchangers, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps and water treatment systems.
• Heat recovery and energy storage systems.
• Basic desktop…