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Operating Engineer Master

State of Louisiana
State of Louisiana Salary
New Orleans, LA Other
POSTED ON 5/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Facility Services is seeking highly skilled applicants for the position of Operating Engineer Master (Building Systems). This is shift work monitoring the LSUHSC-NO building mechanical and energy management system, making rounds to visually inspect building systems and making repairs as assigned. Must be available for scheduled shift work after regular working hours and during holidays.

Thank you for your interest in a career at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans. We appreciate your interest in joining our LSU Health New Orleans community. As a campus of Louisiana State University, LSU Health New Orleans offers excellent benefits including health care and retirement plans, and generous sick and vacation leave.

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu).

Three 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).The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:
  • operates, monitors and controls system wide output
  • operates auxiliaries including firing up steam boilers, starting and stopping chillers, pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, refrigeration and HVAC equipment
  • makes hourly readings and enter on log sheets; performs chemical & softener tests; blows down boiler
  • maintains, inspects, and repairs mechanical equipment and components including compressors, condensers, expansion valves, service valves, thermostats, coils, and drive assemblies
  • maintains, inspects and repairs pumps, motors, control systems, piping, and other equipment used in mechanical systems
  • checks all equipment for proper fluid levels and operation before using
  • stays alert for safety violations by other employees that may injure those employees, this employee, or other persons in the area
  • takes immediate action to personally stop unsafe acts if delay to inform supervisor may allow accident to occur
  • serve as lead-worker over subordinate Building Systems employees
  • responsible for special events work; and campus maintenance emergencies

Position-Specific Details:
Must be available for scheduled shift work after regular working hours and during holidays.
At a minimum possession of a 2nd class Stationary Engineer’s Certificate for steam boilers and a 2nd class Stationary Engineer’s Certificate for air conditioning.
Must have EPA certification.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
This position is considered an essential personnel position and must be available to respond to campus emergencies after normal business hours and during campus closures.
The employee may be assigned to the emergency team that remains on campus and or evacuates to an off-site location during emergency events and expected to return to work after severe weather event or other emergencies when personnel are requested to return by the Facilities Leadership.
Appointment Type: Probational
Compensation: The starting rate of pay is $21.05 per hour and the 1st Quartile rate of pay is $25.26 with an additional $1 Longevity Pay, $2 Shift Differential and $3 weekend Pay for hours worked only. Rate of pay may be adjusted dependent upon applicants’ experience and qualifications.
Location: 1901 Perdido St. New Orleans LA 70112
Hours Operation:  Rotating Shifts 
Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical and Criminal Background check are required.

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits
Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits

How To Apply:
No Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply to this vacancy, click on the following link: http://careers.lsuhsc.edu/cw/en-us/job/496448? 
Please list all relevant work experience and education in the “Work History” section of your application, resumes will not be accepted, and experience not listed on application will not be considered which impacts your application and potential starting rate of pay.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Timethia Brown
HR Specialist
LSU Health Sciences Center
HR Management Department
504.568.4835

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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