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Operating Engineer 1-2

This Vacancy is located in the Maintenance Department of Eastern Louisiana Mental Hospital System in Jackson, LA (East Feliciana Parish). ELMHS is the largest 24-hour, multi-site, state psychiatric complex, comprised of residential, outpatient and inpatient services. 

Requirements

One year 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).

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:

60% Responsible for the proper operation, regulating, monitoring, servicing, and maintaining the ELMHS Boiling Room with two 500 horse-powered natural gas powered. Boiler room equipment is maintained at peak efficiency to meet all safety requirements as set by the Safety Committee, Fire Marshall, and Boiler Inspection. The Boiler Room is operated and maintained on a 24/7 basis and must be physically maintained at all times. Maintains and operates Boiler Room equipment by regulating water level, adjusting air flow, adding chemicals (after testing), starting and stopping the pumps. Tests are made on boiler feed water every 8 hours. Boilers are blown every 8 hours. The Boiler Room machinery room is checked every hour. Gauges are checked every hour for water level, steam pressure, and operation of valves and pumps

35% Makes repairs on all electrical and mechanical equipment in the Boiler Room and performs preventative maintenance involving: repairing, greasing, oiling, changing filters and belts, and painting and cleaning. Maintains all log books which detail the operation of boilers and lists all maintenance performed.

5% Participate in education trainings that are mandatory for accreditation and licensure of the facility. 

Must possess and maintain a valid, unencumbered driver’s license. 

Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor/designee to maintain continuity and quality, accreditation and licensure requirements. Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor, but not listed, for the smooth operation of the unit/building and/or the facility. 

Adheres to all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of LDH, OBH, Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System, Civil Service and the ELMHS Maintenance Department.



Position-Specific Details:

This position may be filled as an Operating Engineer 1 or an Operating Engineer 2


*This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions or units at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System within 90 days of closing.
 
This position may be filled as either a Probational or Job Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency wide permanent status employees); or by Detail to Special Duty. Current permanent status, classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointed if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.



How To Apply:

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
 
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
 
 It is recommended that you apply for all job titles that you are interested in.
 
Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected. However, there is no guarantee that everybody that applies to this posting will be interviewed.
 
For further information about this vacancy, please contact:

Leigh Moore
ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV
 225-634-0680


Date Posted
06/27/2025
Job Reference
ELMHS6.27.25OE1-2
Organization
LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Location
Jackson, LA 70802
Category
Engineering
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