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OPERATING ENGINEER MASTER (Preventive Maintenance Shop)

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, United States


Title
OPERATING ENGINEER MASTER (Preventive Maintenance Shop)

Department and Location
FACILITIES SYSTEMS – PHYSICAL PLANT/ENGINEERS/CLASS (New Orleans, LA)

Job Summary
This is skilled trades work mainly performing preventative maintenance work on mechanical systems and related fields such as plumbing and electrical.

Responsibilities

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

Performs minor projects such as pipefitting, mechanical equipment, electrical circuits and painting across campus

Stops unsafe acts immediately to avoid accidents

Performs chemical and softener tests

Blows down boilers

Reads gauges to check water levels, steam pressure, valve operation and auxiliary pumps

Assists other trades with preventive maintenance tasks

Works on special events, campus maintenance emergencies, and work orders

Qualifications

Three years of experience or training in operation or maintenance of large stationary engines or mechanical equipment

Possession of a 2nd class license in steam boilers and air conditioning (preferred)

EPA Section 608 certification for handling refrigerants (required for positions with refrigerants)

Ability to operate, maintain, and repair energy management systems

Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and equipment

Ability to read and understand blueprints

Planning, organizing, and coordinating work assignments

Physical capability to carry, erect, climb, and maneuver on ladders, scaffolds, roofs, cat walks, and other elevated areas; carrying loads up to 50 lbs

Ability to work outdoors in all weather and extreme temperatures

Visual ability to observe traffic in the work area

Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written)

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Driver’s license and willingness to respond to emergencies after hours and during campus closures

Benefits
Comprehensive benefits available to eligible employees and dependents, including health, life, dental, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, generous annual and sick leave, 14 paid holidays per year, and an employee health primary care clinic. Additional benefits such as credit union, wellness program, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance options are available.

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