Posting number: CRT-2026-227974-MBT
Department: Culture Rec & Tourism-State Parks
Job classification: HVAC/CONTROL TECHNICIAN MASTER
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Building & Safety, Building Maintenance, Recreation, Trades, Parks and Recreation, Parks, Maintenance, Construction Maintenance, Construction Trades, Hospitality and Tourism
The Office of State Parks (OSP) serves the citizens of Louisiana and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value, planning, developing and operating sites that provide outdoor recreation opportunities in natural surroundings, preserving and interpreting historical and scientific sites of statewide importance and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails.
This position is part of the Facility Services travel team, and is required to travel daily to complete projects both district-wide and sometimes statewide at various state parks and historic sites. The domicile for this position is located at Chicot State Park in Ville Platte, LA.
The purpose of this position is to perform complex/lead worker tasks in the skilled installation, maintenance, and repair on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigerant units. This position will perfom adjustments and modifications of electrical controls and electronic and pneumatic instrumentation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, sound systems, and energy management systems for statewide agency facilities. They will perfom the installation and repair of HVAC units up to a capacity of 20 tons.
One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:
Three years of experience or training in the installation or maintenance of pneumatic, electrical, or electronic control systems for heating (including boiler), ventilating, or air conditioning systems.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Location: Facility Services, domiciled out of Chicot State Park in Ville Platte, LA
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty
Work Schedule: State Parks are open 365 days a year. Position will work a rotating schedule of 40 hours/week, which can include holidays and/or weekends as needed, to ensure coverage at the park.
Travel: Position requires travel 100% of the time. Travel is required within the domicile park, as well as within the district or sometimes statewide, depending on the location of the project at various state parks and historic sites. A state vehicle is available for employee use while on duty.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an 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.
*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
Contact Information:
Melissa Thibodaux
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fax: (225) 342-7928
mthibodaux@crt.la.gov
Our mission is to foster accountability and transparency in Louisiana government by providing the Legislature and others with audit services, fiscal advice, and other useful information.
The Legislative Auditor is one of the largest public accounting practices in the State of Louisiana and certainly one of the largest employers of certified public accountants. However, in addition to accountants, the Legislative Auditor also employs public administrators, attorneys, actuaries, computer analysts, Information Technology auditors, and many other individuals who offer the public a broad spectrum of skills.
