Operating Engineer Foreman

State of Louisiana

State of Louisiana

Other Engineering

Shreveport, LA, USA

Posted on Apr 17, 2026

About this Job


The Operating Engineer Foreman is a supervisory position in charge of the day to day operation of the central utilities plant and associated equipment in all buildings in the Facility Services department. This position requires thorough technical knowledge of the high-pressure boiler system and high voltage chiller/chilled water circulating system. This position is responsible for HVAC, boiler, and chiller operations at LSU Shreveport .

Minimum Qualifications

Four 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

Job Duties:

  • Make recommendations to the Director/Associate Director of Facility Services, on improvements using sound judgment and best practices to evaluate need.
  • Make inspections and monitor operations of the ventilating, heating, air conditioning, and other similar machinery and equipment.
  • Develop and manage inspection programs.
  • Plan shift schedules, routing maintenance, and repair schedules.
  • Perform minor emergency repairs as well as other day to day activities such as responding to hot or cold calls, and housekeeping duties.
  • Serve as relief when ay other engineer is absent.
  • Requisition, inventory, and maintain adequate supplies or materials needed to perform preventive maintenance.
  • Keep records of repairs made as well as make recommendation of major component replacements.

Position-Specific Details:

Hours of Operation: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Appointment Type: Probationary Appointment
Pre-employment Drug testing and Criminal Background check is required.

How to Apply:

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

Contact Information:

For additional information concerning this job posting contact:
Jennifer Isaac

LSUS Department of Human Resource Management

Room 108 Administration Building, LSUS

(318) 797-5279


LSUS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. For more information about LSU Shreveport go to www.lsus.edu

LSUS is a State As a Model (SAME) employer that promotes affirmative strategies and goals for employment of individuals with disabilities.