Job Details

Operating Engineer

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 an 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.

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LSU Alexandria/Human Resource Management

8100 Hwy 71 South

Alexandria, LA 71302

HR@lsua.edu

318-473-6401

Minimum Qualifications

Operating Engineer 2

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).

OR

Operating Engineer 1

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).

Job Specification

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 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.

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: 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.

Job Duties and Other Information

40% Performs preventive maintenance (oil 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. 35% Monitor 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 over 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.