Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Pineville, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: PSSC 26-171-GJ
Department: LDH-Office of State Healthcare Facilities
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/11/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this JobPSSC 26-171-GJThe mission of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach treatment goals and to return to more integrated community living settings. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center specializes in the treatment of people with comorbid intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical, behavioral, and psychiatric support needs.
We are seeking a dedicated, hardworking individual as an
Operating Engineer 1-2 to assist in the daily operation of the duties of the Area Maintenance Department on the Closed Facilities grounds.
Minimum QualificationsOne 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).
Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:
- Fire, operate, regulate, monitor, and provide skilled mechanical services for a high pressure steam and auxiliary equipment plant.
- Repair boilers and performs preventive Maintenance on all boilers, primary and secondary auxiliaries.
- Performs repairs and alterations to pumps, air condition units, air handling units, pneumatic electronic controls in all equipment rooms.
- Responsible for general maintenance, cleaning and upkeep of equipment rooms.
- Maintain and conduct minor repairs for steam generator condenser units and expression tanks for plant and water tower operation.
- General Repairs: Trouble shoot all general lighting and other related devices. Change light switches, reset breakers and maintain fans and ventilation equipment on grounds.
- Plumbing: Repair and install commodes, repair leaks, and replace / repair faucets.
- Maintain lawn services for the graveyard and main campus.
- Maintain / Fix road for the campus and other general items around the campus. Fix and maintain multiple types of heavy and light equipment. Responsible for debris cleanup and removing small items left on grounds by outside contractors and following special projects.
- Performs any and all additional duties assigned by supervisor which are necessary for the proper running and maintenance of the Boiler house Power Plant, Portable Water Facility and the Sewage Treatment Plant. May be required to travel to other LDH facility campuses to provide maintenance services.
Position-Specific Details:
Department: Maintenance
Work Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Tuesday - Friday
PASS DAYS: Saturday / Sunday / Monday
Appointment Type: This position may be filled by
probation, promotion, demotion, lateral transfer, detail to special duty, or
job appointment. Preference may be given to employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.
CompensationOperating Engineer 1: $ 18.38 Hourly - $33.08 Hourly
Operating Engineer 2: $ 19.67 Hourly - $35.40 Hourly
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact: Gabriel K. Jeane Pinecrest Supports & Services CenterP.O. Box 5191Pineville, Louisiana 71360 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at _2018.pdf(Download PDF reader)Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
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PSSC - Are you currently employed with Pinecrest Supports and Services Center?
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PSSC - Explain any gaps in employment of 3 months or longer (Example: January /1999 - May /1999 = caring for a sick parent, etc...). If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.
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PSSC - Are you able to perform manual work?
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PSSC - Do you have 2 years of experience or training in the operation or maintenance of large stationary engines or mechanical equipment?
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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). Do you meet these requirements?
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PSSC - Have you listed ALL prior employment (entire work history starting after High School or College) with complete name of all employers (no abbreviations), your job title, address (city &state), phone number of each employer? Failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hired the lower level of the position in which any are applying.
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