Operating Engineer Master Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/3740192)  Operating Engineer Master Salary $3,649.00 - $6,566.00 Monthly Location New Orleans, LA Job Type Classified Job Number LSUNO00017930s22/09t Department LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans Opening Date 01/09/2025 Closing Date 2/9/2025 12:01 AM Central + Description + Benefits Supplemental Information LSU Health New Orleans Division of Facility Services is seeking highly skilled applicants for the position of Operating Engineer Master in the Preventive Maintenance Shop. There are multiple vacancies. The starting rate of pay is $21.05 per hour with an additional $1 Longevity Pay, $2 Shift Differential and $3 Weekend Pay for hours worked only. Rate of pay may be adjusted dependent upon experience and qualifications of the applicant. Must be available for scheduled shift work after regular working hours and during holidays. Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to: + Performs preventive maintenance tasks on building mechanical equipment and components + Performs preventive maintenance tasks on pumps, motors, control systems, piping and other equipment + Operates, monitors and controls system wide output + Operates building mechanical systems including firing up steam boilers, starting and stopping chillers, pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, refrigeration and HVAC equipment + Perform minor projects as assigned on the entire campus that may include pipefitting, mechanical equipment, electrical circuits and painting + Takes immediate action to personally stop unsafe acts if delay to inform supervisor may allow accident to occur + Assist other trades with preventive maintenance tasks You must include all relevant work experience and education on your application. The duties you describe will be reviewed as part of the process in determining if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job and the offering rate. + This is a Civil Service Position. This position does not require applicants to take a Civil Service test. + Pre-employment Drug testing and Criminal Background check are required. + This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months. To apply for this vacancy, click on the following link:https://lsuhsc.peopleadmin.com/postings/18733 For further information about this vacancy contact: Timethia Brown LSU Health Sciences Center HR Management Department 504.568.4835 LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer ( SAME ) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu ). Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of experience or training in the operation or maintenance of large stationary engines or mechanical equipment. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: For those positions in which incumbents will be working with and handling refrigerants, possession of an appropriate EPA refrigerant recycling and recovery certification for technicians will be required (as required under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, 1990). Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To serve as the sole operator on an assigned shift, to serve as lead-worker over Operating Engineers, to provide direct-line supervision to one Operating Engineer position, or to serve in a large institution with at least 100 buildings or more that has a computer operated centralized energy management system that includes: chillers that handle 11,000 tons or more of chilled water with a total of 4,500 horsepower or more and boilers having 50 tons or more steam capacity and a total of 5,000 horsepower or more. LEVEL OF WORK: Advanced SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General from a higher-level Operating Engineer or agency official. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May serve as a lead-worker over subordinate Operating Engineers or provide direct-line supervision over one Operating Engineer. LOCATION OF WORK: All state agencies. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from the Operating Engineer 2 by the presence of responsibility for serving as the sole operator on an assigned shift, for serving as lead-worker over Operating Engineers, providing direct-line supervision to one Operating Engineer position, or serving in a large institution with at least 100 buildings or more that has a computer operated centralized energy management system that includes: chillers that handle 11,000 tons or more of chilled water with a total of 4,500 horsepower or more and boilers having 50 tons or more steam capacity and a total of 5,000 horsepower or more. Differs from the Operating Engineer-Cogeneration by the absence of responsibility for regulating, monitoring, servicing, and maintenance of a combined heat and power generation facility. CORE COMPETENCIES: CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE (https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Competency-Model/CompetencyModel.aspx) . Examples of Work EXAMPLES OF WORK: EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Serves as sole operator on an assigned shift. Serves as lead-worker over subordinate Operating Engineers. Serves as Operating Engineer in a large institution having at least 100 buildings or more that has a computer operated, centralized energy management system that includes: chillers that handle 11,000 tons or more of chilled water with a total of 4,500 horsepower or more and boilers having 50 tons or more steam capacity and a total of 5,000 horsepower or more. Operates, monitors, and controls system wide output utilizing a computerized energy management system. Keeps operating log sheets. Operates auxiliaries that include firing up steam generators and starting and stopping chillers, pumps, and cooling towers. Read gauges to check water levels, steam pressure, and operation of valves and auxiliary pumps. Performs preventive maintenance work on boilers and related equipment such as: ventilation and refrigeration equipment, air conditioning machinery, generators, suction fans, pumps, and compressors. Performs related duties as required. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others Agency State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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