Operating Engineer Master
State of Louisiana
Other Engineering
New Orleans, LA, USA
USD 21.05-25.26 / hour
Posted on Jan 31, 2026
About this 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).Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
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Job Duties:
- 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
Position-Specific Details:
Must be available for scheduled shift work after regular working hours and during holidays.
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.
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.
Appointment Type: Probational
Compensation: 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.
Location: 1901 Perdido St. New Orleans LA 70112
Hours Operation: Rotating Shifts
Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical and Criminal Background check are required.Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans – BenefitsOther employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits
How To Apply:
No Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply to this vacancy, click on the following link: https://lsuhsc.peopleadmin.com/postings/21445
Please list all relevant work experience and education in the “Work 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.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Timethia Brown
HR Specialist
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.568.4835
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