
location_on163, South 20th Street, Downtown East, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 70806, United States
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is dedicated to empowering communities and improving lives through responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. As an equal employment opportunity employer, DOTD serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy.
This position serves as a critical component of Section 51 - Bridge Maintenance & Facilities, ensuring the continuous operation of the DOTD Headquarters and satellite offices. The role is designed to maintain the safety, security, and efficiency of the agency's central plant infrastructure 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
As a Shift Operator, you will function as a sole operator on rotating 12-hour shifts, managing complex mechanical systems including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), boilers, cooling towers, and power generators. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve monitoring computer-operated energy management systems, reading gauges for water temperature and voltage, and maintaining detailed logs of heavy industrial equipment. You will also play a key role in building security during unoccupied hours, managing access control systems and CCTV monitoring.
The work environment is dynamic, often performed both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. The role requires physical agility, including bending, stooping, lifting, and climbing, as well as the ability to work at differing heights. You will collaborate with contractors and water treatment consultants to perform preventative maintenance and ensure proper chemical levels to prevent corrosion and bacterial growth in water systems.
No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. To apply, candidates must click the "Apply" link to complete an electronic application. This application can also be utilized for future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for monitoring the status of their application via the Current Job Opportunities page.
It is crucial that all information supporting your eligibility, including relevant detailed experience and education, is included directly in the application fields. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of these completed sections, and incomplete applications may be rejected.
For further information regarding this vacancy, please contact Nathan Lemoine, Facility Maintenance Manager B, at 225-379-1127.
Work model: On-site
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163, South 20th Street, Downtown East, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, 70806, United States
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Knowledgeable in the operation of heating ventilation and air conditioning. Background of computer skills including Energy Management Software. Ability to answer calls politely and courteously to diagnose and rectify problem situations. Experience operating heavy machinery including boilers, chillers, pumps, motors, and emergency power generating equipment.
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