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

Job Title

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.

Minimum qualifications include :

• 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 the licenses claimed by the applicant. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date.

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.

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. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to Shana Parker at (504) 658-3516 or TTY / Voice at (504) 586-4475 or (504) 658-4020.

Domicile requirements for employment are waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013 must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision.

Background check : The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

Applications : Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date.

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 : Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and / or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening. Candidates for all other original entrance positions will have to undergo an unannounced substance abuse screening during their working test period.

A medical examination is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to active classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions and / or transfers. A medical screening, which may result in a medical examination, is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to non-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 as determined by the Department of City Civil Service. Forgery, misrepresentation of facts, or cheating on examinations is punishable by disqualification, fine and other penalties.

Veterans preference : On original entrance examinations, veterans (as defined in Article X, Section 10(2) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office. To obtain credit, this form must be submitted with the required proof (at the minimum, a DD214) before the final filing date.

High school diploma and general equivalency diploma (GED) must be issued by a state Department of Education or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education. Certificates of completion, high school diplomas and GED from institutions not recognized by a state Department of Education, and high school diplomas from foreign countries are not acceptable. Accredited colleges and universities : An accredited college or university is an institution that is accredited as a college or university by an organization that is recognized by the USDE (United States Department of Education). College diplomas from foreign countries will be accepted if the applicant submits a statement of educational equivalency from one of the evaluation services accepted by the Department of Civil Service.

Experience : Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified on the job announcement. Partial credit only will be given for related part-time employment. Civil Service reserves the right to determine which degrees, education, or other credentials are related or closely related. Experience credit will be granted for related provisional appointments (internal applicants).

Professional administrative experience : The Civil Service Department defines this experience as experience gained in a position that required a Bachelor's Degree upon entrance. Offers of employment or promotion are required to be withdrawn for applicants who are found to have misrepresented their credentials during the application process.

Employment with the City of New Orleans brings many great benefits including work-life balance, paid holidays, vacation days, sick days, remote work options, healthcare plans, life insurance, student loan assistance, pension options, competitive pay, and employee growth and development courses.