Stationary Engineer

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : New Orleans

Job Type: Full-Time Staff

Job Number: 202200009

Division: Finance & Administration

Department: Facilities Maintenancve

Opening Date: 04/15/2023

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description

Under direct supervision of the Senior Engineer, to operate and maintain power plant equipment both in the Central Plant and in outlying buildings.

SHIFT WORK IS REQUIRED FOR 24-HOUR/7-DAY WEEK COVERAGE.
Examples of Duties

• Operate all chillers, high temperature hot water generators, boilers, pumps and related equipment.
• Maintain logs of system temperatures, pressures, flows, etc.
• Operate computerized control systems.
• Answer calls for service from the University Community, make job requests as needed for other departments or Central Plant personnel.
• Supervise assigned personnel as required.
• Report for work in emergency situations (hurricanes, floods, etc.) unless otherwise directed by the Director of the Physical Plant.
• After regular University business hours, engineers are called upon to perform all types of work in almost any area of the campus. The engineer should project a positive image of the Physical Plant. The engineer will perform or assist in emergency repairs of all types as needed during night and weekend shifts.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Inspect outlying buildings, mechanical rooms, and systems as assigned for needed repairs, or generate job requests for further investigation.
• Be willing and able to accept and correctly interpret instructions from the supervisor, and to correctly carry out instructions promptly and effectively.
• The above list is representative of the duties and responsibilities of the position, and is not to be considered as all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned to meet the goals of the Department and University.

Typical Qualifications

• High School Graduate or G.E.D.; Vocational schooling in related fields is desirable.
• Must possess a City of New Orleans Stationary Engineers Certificate of at least Second Class for both air-conditioning and boilers.
• Three years of experience in maintenance and operation of power plant equipment (chillers, boilers, high temperature hot water generators, pumps, air compressors), at least one year of which must have been in a plant of comparable size.
• Ability to think and act quickly.
• Should be mechanically inclined in order to perform emergency repairs in several trade categories.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills.
• Requires a working knowledge of mechanical systems, energy management, and computerized systems and software.
• Must possess and maintain a current valid driver's license as a condition of employment, and must also be able to successfully pass any driver background information investigation and any driver education courses required by Risk Management.
• Must be willing to work overtime when assigned, and to adjust work schedule to the needs of the department when necessary.

Supplemental Information

• Must be able to lift heavy objects and handle large wrenches. Must be able to withstand heat and dust. Must be able to bend, stoop, climb, and work in cramped areas. Considerable walking is required.
• It may be necessary to perform work in noisy, hot, dry, and/or wet locations.

In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police. University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described. Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included. A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department.

Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran's status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our

01

Do you have a valid drivers' license and can pass an insurability review.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a City of New Orleans Stationary Engineers Certificate of at least Second Class license/certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question