PLANT ATTENDANT (CLASS CODE 3010)

NOPD; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Plant Attendant to join their team. This entry-level role involves semiskilled work in maintaining and operating essential power and steam generating equipment, as well as water filtering and pumping systems. Ideal candidates will possess a strong foundation in maintenance work, with the ability to utilize common hand tools effectively. The position offers a chance to contribute to vital public safety operations while ensuring the smooth functioning of critical infrastructure. If you are eager to embark on a rewarding career path with opportunities for growth, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time maintenance experience using common hand tools.
• High school diploma or GED required for applicants.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and operation of power and steam generating equipment.
• Involves water filtering, purifying, and pumping equipment.

Skills

Maintenance Work

Use of Hand Tools

Education

High School Graduation or GED

Job description

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Kind of Work
Semiskilled work in the maintenance and operation of power and steam generating equipment, water filtering, purifying, and pumping equipment; and related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum age limit: 18 years.*
EITHER: One (1) year of full-time experience in the field of maintenance work requiring the use of common hand tools.
OR: High school graduation or GED.**

• Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify applicant is at least 18 years of age. If selected for hire, applicants must provide a state issued identification card, driver's license or birth certificate to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this classification.
• Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and age claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide their original education documents to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

Kind of Examination
A qualifying review of training and experience to determine if the applicants meet the requirements of the position. This is a noncompetitive original entrance examination in accordance with Rule V, Section 8.1(d) of the City Civil Service Rules.

General Information
THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY.

BACKGROUND CHECK: The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

APPLICATIONS: Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement.

WORKING TEST PERIOD: Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING: The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening.

A MEDICAL EXAMINATION is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications.

GOOD MORAL CHARACTER is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory.

IMPORTANT: Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: On original entrance examinations, veterans, disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Public Safety