OPERATING ENGINEER MASTER (Building Systems)

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans seeks an Operating Engineer Master (Building Systems) to monitor the energy management system, perform rounds, and carry out repairs on a rotating shift basis.

The role requires EPA certification, 2nd Class Stationary Engineer certificates for steam boilers and AC, and a valid driver’s license. It is essential staff for campus operations and requires after-hours availability.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience or training in operation or maintenance of large stationary engines or mechanical equipment.
• EPA refrigerant recycling and recovery certification where required (Section 608).
• Must possess 2nd Class Stationary Engineer's Certificates for Steam Boilers and Air Conditioning.
• Must have EPA certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and control system-wide output and act as sole operator on a shift.
• Perform readings, tests, and inspections; maintain logs and readings.
• Maintain and repair mechanical equipment, pumps, valves, and HVAC components.
• Respond to temperature complaints and safety concerns; assist with emergency operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Shift work readiness

Mechanical aptitude

Education

EPA certification

2nd Class Stationary Engineer's Certificate for Steam Boilers

2nd Class Stationary Engineer's Certificate for Air Conditioning

Driver's license

Job description

Opening date: 9/2/2026

Open until filled.

Title: OPERATING ENGINEER MASTER (Building Systems)

Employee Type: Staff- Classified

Department: FACILITIES SYSTEMS

Campus Location: PHYSICAL PLANT/ENGINEERS/CLASS

Job Summary/Basic Functions

This is shift work monitoring the LSUHSC-NO energy management system, making rounds to visually inspect building systems and making repairs as assigned.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

• 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.
• Must be available for scheduled shift work after regular working hours and during holidays.
• Knowledge of operation, maintenance, and repair of energy management systems.
• Skill in the operation, maintenance, and repair of energy management systems.
• Ability to operate, maintain and repair energy management systems.
• 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 evacuate to an off-site location during emergency events and expected to return to work after severe weather events or other emergencies. When personnel are requested to return by the Facilities Leadership.

Other Information About the Position

LSU Health New Orleans Division of Facility Services is seeking motivated individuals for the position of Operating Engineer Master. There are multiple vacancies. Must be available to work shifts.

Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• a) operates, monitors, and controls system wide output; b) serves as sole operator on an assigned shift; c) operates auxiliaries including firing up steam boilers, starting and stopping chillers, pumps, cooling towers, HVAC exchangers, refrigeration, and HVAC equipment
• a) makes hourly readings and enters on log sheets; b} performs chemical & softener tests; f) blows down boilers; d) reads gauges to check water levels, steam pressure, and operation of valves and auxiliary pumps
• maintains, inspects, and repairs mechanical equipment and components including compressors, condensers, expansion valves, service valves, thermostats, coils, and drive assemblies
• maintains, inspects and repair pumps, motors, control systems, piping, and other equipment used in mechanical systems; c) cleans and/or replaces filters on heating/air conditioning units as necessary
• responds to temperature complaints from building occupants
• reports all unsafe situations immediately to supervisor or higher authority as needed to correct the condition as quickly as possible
• takes immediate action to personally stop unsafe acts if delay to inform supervisor may allow accident to occur
• a) serve as lead-worker over subordinate Building Systems employees; b) assists other trades as needed; c) special events work; d) campus maintenance emergencies; e) work orders; f) picking up parts and materials from vendors

Compensation:

Starting rate of pay $21.05 per hour. There is also an additional $1 Longevity pay, $2 Shift pay and $3 Weekend Shift pay for hours worked only. Rate may be increased depending on applicants’ qualifications.

Location LSU Health Science Center Medical Education Building 1901 Perdido St. New Orleans LA 70112

Hours of Operation Shift

Appointment Type Probational

Pre-employment Drug testing, Physical, and Criminal Background check are required.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: None

Other Education if applicable: No minimum required

Certifications or Licenses Required EPA certification.

Number of years required to perform the job: 3

Type of experience required to perform the job: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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).

Certifications or Licenses Preferred:

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.

Special Instructions Summary

No Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Please list all relevant work experience in the Employment History section of your application answering all questions in this section, failing to do so will disqualify your application. Experience not listed will not be considered when determining the offering rate.

To view the Civil Service Job Specifications, follow this link and enter the position title. https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/JobView2.aspx This position will require selected applicant to be in a probationary status for at least 6 months.

Additional Information About This Position

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

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