OPERATING ENGINEER (2nd CLASS) (LIBRARY) (CLASS CODE 2411)

City of New Orleans Government; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New Orleans Government seeks a skilled mechanical technician to supervise operation and maintenance of heating, cooling, and mechanical equipment in a major public building. The role may involve working as part of a pool of floating engineers to cover HVAC across library locations.

Applicants must hold the required licenses and provide original documents before starting. This is a noncompetitive civil service classification managed by the City.

Qualifications

• Licenses issued by the City of New Orleans Board of Examiners of Operating Engineers are required.
• 2nd Class Air Conditioning or Refrigeration License.
• 2nd Class Boilers License.
• Prior to appointment, licenses claimed must be verified by the hiring agency.

Responsibilities

• Operate and supervise HVAC systems in a large public building or complex.
• Maintain mechanical equipment and related systems.
• May participate in a pool of floating engineers to cover HVAC across 15 library locations.

Education

2nd Class Air Conditioning or Refrigeration License

2nd Class Boilers License

Job description

Kind of Work

Skilled mechanical and supervisory work in the operation and maintenance of heating, air conditioning and mechanical equipment in a large public building or complex; and related work as required. Incumbents may also work as part of a pool of "floating" engineers to maintain HVAC systems throughout all 15 library locations.

Minimum Qualifications

At the time of application applicants must possess the following licenses issued by the Board of Examiners of Operating Engineers of the City of New Orleans (Room 7E05, City Hall):

• 2nd Class Air Conditioning or Refrigeration License*
• 2nd Class Boilers License*

Note: Experience in troubleshooting and servicing air conditioning units, including all types of control circuits, is preferred but not required.

* Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify licenses claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification.

If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

Kind of Examination

A qualifying rating of license(s). This is a noncompetitive original entrance examination in accordance with Rule V, Section 8.1 (b) of the City Civil Service Rules.