Operating Engineer 1 or 2 (HVAC)

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Job Posting Title: Operating Engineer 1 or 2 (HVAC) Position Type: Classified Department: LSUA FA - FS - Utility Plant Operations (Donnie Joe Jeansonne (00068164)) Work Location: LSU - Alexandria Pay Grade: Classified Technician and Skilled Trades Job Description: Please list all relevant work experience in the Work History section of your application and answering all application questions, failing to do so may disqualify your application. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. This is a Civil Service Position. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Pre-employment Criminal Background check is required. Drug screen and/or physical may be required This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 12 months. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be notified by the contact information listed on your application. Any questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io Position Description 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. 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 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. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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). OR 129430 OPERATING ENGINEER 1 WS211 $38,230 - $68,806 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: Entry SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Close from a higher-level Operating Engineer or agency official. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Operating Engineer 2 by responsibility for boilers or power plants of less than 150 horsepower. 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 skilled workers in performing major repairs. Administers chemicals to closed systems, cooling towers, and boilers. Tests water for chemical content. Assists in the overall maintenance of pump stations. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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). Additional Job Description: Competencies: None Special Instructions: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS for Operating Engineer 2: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of experience or training in the operation or maintenance of large stationary engines or mechanical equipment. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS for Operating Engineer 1: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One year of experience or training in the operation or maintenance of large stationary engines or mechanical equipment. Agency Contact: June Guillory View email address on click.appcast.io Skills Needed: Preferred Skills: Posting Date: June 29, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): July 10, 2026 Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. 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