Job Title:

MECHANICAL OPERATIONS MANAGER

Type of Vacancy:

Open Competitive

2 Vacancies

Job Opening No.:

2400409-1

Job Code:

1144

Work Location:

BLDG&GROUND-BUILDING MAINT

Starting Salary:

$21.7931 Hourly / $45,329 Annually

Pay Grade:

2230

Application Dates:

04/26/2024 - 05/09/2024

Application Times:

Friday 12 Noon - Thursday

NOTE:

Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of an employee of a higher classification, performs skilled and managerial work in directing mechanical, electrical, and construction operations. Work involves responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning and heating systems, electrical, plumbing, and construction projects for City-Parish buildings. Work includes the training and scheduling of maintenance personnel in multiple trades. An employee in this class is subject to unusual working hours as well as twenty-four-hour call for situations needing immediate attention. General supervision is exercised over several mechanical operations supervisors and crews. Performs other work as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or equivalent certificate of competency, and four years of experience at the journeyman level in two or more of the major building trades, including two years of supervisory experience.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Associate's degree in construction technology/management will substitute for two years of work experience; bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or construction technology/management will substitute for four years of work experience.

Six semester (9 quarter) hours in business administration and/or management will substitute for one year of supervisory experience; twelve semester (18 quarter) hours in business administration and/or management will substitute for two years of supervisory experience.

The following years of experience meet the journeyman-level experience requirement: air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration (8 years), carpentry (8 years), electrical (9 years), locksmith (8 years), painting (7 years), plumbing (9 years), or roofing (7 years).

Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS

(Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.)

Position(s) of this classification may require at the time of application, possession of the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Equipment Certification (Type I, II, III or Universal) for technicians (as required under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, 1990).

Position(s) of this classification may require at the time of application, possession of a Journeyman or Master Plumber License from the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana.

Position(s) of this classification may require a valid Louisiana driver's license. If license is required, must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

OTHER JOB ASPECTS

None.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION

Construction management experience required.
Valid driver's license required. (Must provide current license information on your application and attach a license copy).

EXAMINATION

Public Works Supervision examination required (may take up to 2 hours from test start time). Subject areas and other exam preparation information are available at: https://www.brla.gov/261/Examination-Preparation. Examinations are available on most Tuesdays, 8:30 – 9:00 am, check-in, Thursdays, *12:00 - 12:30 pm, and Fridays, 8:30 – 9:00 am check-in. Please call Human Resources Recruiting and Examination at 389-3132 to confirm testing dates and times. Test check-in is on a first come-first served basis. There are occasions where the test room is filled to capacity and applicants are asked to return on another day for testing. Picture identification, proof of social security number and a completed online employment application are required for test room admittance. *Where exam volume is expected to be high, check-in of applicants may begin as early as 11:30 am in order to complete the check-in process prior to the required 12:30 cut-off time.

APPLICATION NOTE

In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score.

Note: For the complete job specification, please visit www.brla.gov/hr.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,329.00 - $76,968.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person