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OPERATING ENGINEER MASTER
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
- Staff- Classified
- Administration
Closing Date: April 5, 2026 11:55 pm
Title: OPERATING ENGINEER MASTER
Employee Type: Staff- Classified
Department: FACILITIES SYSTEMS
Campus Location: PHYSICAL PLANT/ENGINEERS/CLASS
Job Summary/Basic Functions
This is shift work monitoring the LSUHSC-NO energy management system, making rounds to visually inspect building systems and making repairs as assigned.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
At a minimum possession of a 2nd class Stationary Engineer's Certificate for steam boilers and a 2nd class Stationary Engineer's
Certificate for air conditioning.
Must have EPA certification.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must be available for scheduled shift work after regular working hours and during holidays.
Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of energy management systems.
Skill in the operation, maintenance and repair of energy management systems.
Ability to operate, maintain and repair energy management systems. This position is considered an essential personnel position and must be available to respond to campus emergencies after normal business hours and during campus closures.
This position is considered an essential personnel position and must be available to respond to campus emergencies after normal business hours and during campus closures.
The employee may be assigned to the emergency team that remains on campus and or evacuates to an off-site location during emergency events and expected to return to work after severe weather event or other emergencies. When personnel are requested to return by the Facilities Leadership.
Other Information About the Position
The starting rate of pay is $21.05 per hour and the 1st Quartile rate of pay is $25.26 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 applicants’ experience and qualifications.
Must be available for scheduled shift work after regular working hours and during holidays.
Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- operates, monitors and controls system wide output
- operates auxiliaries including firing up steam boilers, starting and stopping chillers, pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, refrigeration and HVAC equipment
- makes hourly readings and enter on log sheets; performs chemical & softener tests; blows down boiler
- maintains, inspects, and repairs mechanical equipment and components including compressors, condensers, expansion valves, service valves, thermostats, coils, and drive assemblies
- maintains, inspects and repairs pumps, motors, control systems, piping, and other equipment used in mechanical systems
- checks all equipment for proper fluid levels and operation before using
- stays alert for safety violations by other employees that may injure those employees, this employee, or other persons in the area
- takes immediate action to personally stop unsafe acts if delay to inform supervisor may allow accident to occur
- serve as lead-worker over subordinate Building Systems employees
- responsible for special events work; and campus maintenance emergencies
Location: 1901 Perdido St. New Orleans LA 70112 or 1100 Florida Ave. New Orleans LA 70119
Hours of Operation: 8:00 am -4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Appointment Type: Probational
Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical, and Criminal Background check are required.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education: None
Number of years required to perform the job: 3
Type of experience required to perform the job:
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).
Certifications or Licenses Preferred: Possession of a 2nd class license in steam boilers and air conditioning.
Special Instructions Summary
No Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Please list all relevant work experience and education in the “Employment History” section of your application, resumes will not be accepted, and experience not listed on application will not be considered which impacts your application and potential starting rate of pay.
To view the Civil Service Job Specifications, follow this link and enter the position title. https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/JobView2.aspx
This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.
Additional Information About This Position
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Timethia Brown
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.568.4835