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Operating Engineer 1 or 2 (HVAC)

Louisiana, Alexandria, Louisiana, United States, 71302

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Overview No Civil Service test score

is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a (OPERATING ENGINEER 1 or 2) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum salary for the (OPERATING ENGINEER 2) is ($51,688).

Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the link:

https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/LSU---Alexandria/Operating-Engineer-1-or-2--HVAC-_R00109201-1

For further information about this vacancy contact:

June Guillory LSU Alexandria/Human Resource Management 8100 Hwy 71 South Alexandria, LA 71302 HR@lsua.edu

Qualification Requirements Operating Engineer 2

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two 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).

Operating Engineer 1

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One year 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).

129440

OPERATING ENGINEER 2

WS212

$40,914 - $73,632

Creation Date: 06/29/1987 Change Date: 01/01/2025

Function of Work

To operate, regulate, monitor, service and maintain ventilation, refrigeration, heating and related machinery and equipment, including pumps and other utility systems.

Level of Work Experienced

Supervision

Supervision Received:

General from a higher-level Operating Engineer or agency official.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Job Distinctions

Differs from the Operating Engineer 1 by the presence of responsibility for Boilers or power plants of 150 horsepower or more.

Differs from the Operating Engineer Master by the absence 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.

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.

Examples of Work Examples below are a brief sample of common duties associated with this job title. Not all possible tasks are included.

Performs preventive maintenance (oils motors, changes belts and filters, paints and cleans) on boilers and related equipment such as ventilating and refrigeration equipment, air conditioning machinery, generators, suction fans, pumps, and compressors.

Maintains a logbook that details the operation of boilers and/or pumping equipment and lists any maintenance work performed.

Starts and stops pumps.

Fires gas or oil fired boilers.

Adjusts fuel and airflow.

Regulates water level.

Reads gauges to check water level, steam pressure, and operation of valves and auxiliary pumps.

Performs minor repairs on boilers and related equipment.

Assists, if needed, skilled workers in performing major repairs.

Oversees wastewater treatment.

Ensures that pump station is properly maintained.

40% Performs preventive maintenance (oil motors, changes belts and filters, paints and cleans) on boilers and related equipment, and 35% monitors the operation of boilers and/or pumps, chillers, cooling towers, equipment and lists any maintenance work performed. Starts and stops pumps, fires gas or oil fired boilers, adjusts fuel and airflow, regulates water level, reads gauges to check water level, steam pressure, operation of valves and auxiliary pumps. Performs minor repairs on boilers and related equipment. Assists skilled workers in performing major repairs. Administers chemicals to closed systems, cooling towers, and boilers. Tests water for chemical content. Assists in overall maintenance of pump stations. Maintains and repairs all A/C and heating units.

20% Monitor, adjust, verifies operation of plant and all building HVAC equipment through the use electronic automation systems.

5% Performs other duties as assigned.

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