Operating Engineer 2
louisianagovShreveport (LA)
About the role
Operating Engineer IIThe Operating Engineer II serves as the hands-on expert behind the operation and maintenance of boilers, HVAC, refrigeration, and utility systems that support daily facility operations. Through preventive maintenance, equipment monitoring, system adjustments, and mechanical troubleshooting, this position helps ensure safe, reliable, and energy-efficient building environments. Success in this role requires technical skill, attention to detail, and a commitment to keeping critical infrastructure operating at peak performance.
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).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:
- Performs preventative maintenance on boilers and related equipment such as ventilating and refrigeration equipment, air conditioning machinery, generators, suction fans, pumps and compressors.
- Maintains logbooks detailing operations pertaining to boilers and or pumping equipment
- Performs minor repairs on boilers and related equipment
- Starts and stops pumps as needed; fires gas or oil fired boilers; adjusts airflow
- Regulates water level and reads gauges to check water level, steam pressure and operation of valves and auxiliary pumps
- Position-Specific Details:
- Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information: For additional information concerning this job posting contact:
Jennifer IsaacLSUS Department of Human Resource Management Room 108 Administration Building, LSUS(318) 797-5279LSUS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. For more information about LSU Shreveport go to www.lsus.eduLSUS is a State As a Model (SAME) employer that promotes affirmative strategies and goals for employment of individuals with disabilities.
Benefits:
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.*** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Retirement State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org)Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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