HVAC & General Mechanic

Location : Lamar State College Port ArthurJob Type: ClassifiedJob Number: 202500021Organization: General ServicesOpening Date: 09/24/2025FLSA: Non-Exempt Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at or call 409-984-6560.is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46). Job SummaryThe HVAC & General Mechanic has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, performing the maintenance of HVAC and refrigeration systems and assisting the Director of the Physical Plant in the day-to-day operation of the physical plant. The HVAC & General Mechanic is also responsible for safely and effectively operating mechanical and electrical equipment. This is a non-exempt position that reports to LSCPA's Physical Plant Department. Duties/Responsibilities Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, boilers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes, following manufacturer recommendationsConduct regular preventive maintenance inspections of refrigeration units, isolated heating and ventilating units, equipment, and make necessary repair evaporative coolersRepair or replace defective parts in units and equipment and their controls, including thermostats, automatic louvers, relays, filters, BAS controls, pressure controls, safety valves, and automatic gas valves, etc.Operate a variety of hand and power tools, welder torch, vacuum pump, test equipment utilized in the trade and safe working condition; maintain parts and tool inventoryPerform skilled electrical maintenance work in the repair, installation and alteration of HVAC equipment, connect motors to control panelsSafely operate all equipment and work assignmentsComply with campus policies and proceduresOther related duties, as assigned Minimum/Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or GED3-5 years of experience in a large-scale facilityProficiency in HVAC and Refrigeration with proper certificationsExperience with V.F.D.s; V.A.V. and integrated energy management systems Supplemental Information Physical Requirements:This position requires employees to move about most of the time; move to various locations on campus; move about inside an office to access documents, office equipment, move about inside buildings to complete repairs etc.; and operate machines and tools, such as brushes, rollers, spraying equipment. Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer.This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click for the Security Sensitive Release Form located at the bottom of the page.

Created: 2026-04-02