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Port Facility Maintenance Master Mechanic (Facility Services)

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Port Facility Maintenance Master Mechanic (Facility Services)

Salary

$4,177.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

PNO-896-052325-LR

Department

Port of New Orleans Port Commission

Opening Date

05/23/2025

Closing Date

6/5/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

PNO-896-052325-LR

Starting salary depends upon qualifications:

$24.10/hr. to $33.74/hr.

*THIS VACANCY QUALIFIES FOR $1.50/hr. PREMIUM PAY*

Premium pay is additional pay provided to employees for each hour actually worked.

Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:

+ Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

+ Health Savings Account (HSA)

+ Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

+ Life Insurance options

+ Long Term Disability Plan

+ State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program

+ Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match

+ Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave

+ Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building

+ Ship Shape Wellness Program

No Civil Service test scoreis 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.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Lynetta Robinson

Port of New Orleans / Human Resources

New Orleans, LA 70160

504-528-3226

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in the maintenance or repair of mobile equipment; or in the operation of heavy mobile equipment, industrial machinery, construction or maintenance equipment, or transportation or materials handling equipment.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.

Job Duties and Other Information

Port Facility Maintenance Master Mechanic

(Maintenance)

This position is in the Facility Services department of the Port of New Orleans Maintenance Division and reports directly to the Port Facility Maintenance Foreman.

This position serves as a Master Mechanic by performing the following tasks to include but not limited to: Repairs and maintains vehicles, machinery and equipment.

This position participates in the required PORT training program and obtains additional training in order to facilitate the efficient performance duties and/or required tasks. This is a safety sensitive position that requires random drug screening throughout the year.

The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid Louisiana’s Driver’s License, Class E, or other state equivalent, and be knowledgeable and capable of the safe operation of various types of equipment required to fulfill the needs of the position and the PORT. The incumbent is required to have knowledge of the use of a UHF radio , which requires proper radio etiquette. The incumbent shall utilize a telephone, cellphone, two-way communication device, computer and email to facilitate communications if required. The incumbent must be able to perform duties many times without direct supervision and be knowledgeable enough to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent may be required to work overtime and may require working immediately before, after or during a disaster.

85% EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble. Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove or replace defective parts. Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections. Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments. Repairs or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices. Lubricates and cleans parts. Starts devices to test their performance.

Repairs electrical equipment and performs maintenance on gas, diesel and propane engines, air conditioning/HVAC systems, and uses vehicle scan tools/PC systems for fleet vehicles and diesel generators. Additionally, handles maintenance on all grass cutting equipment, such as weed eaters, chain saws, lawn mowers, billy goats, blowers, compressors, small water pumps, generators, bobcats, bulldozers, and more. Jump starts any equipment that fails to start and determines the nature and extent of necessary repairs, selecting the best work procedure for repair. Fits and installs parts such as hydraulic hoses, pistons, valves, bearings, gears, and cylinders to appropriate tolerances. Maintains a clean and safe working environment.

10% GENERAL DUTIES

Orders and purchases parts. Change tires on all equipment, as necessary. Sends out for repairs/replacement. Maintains logs on all equipment of repairs and preventative maintenance performed. Works as directed.

5% OTHER DUTIES, INCLUDING EMERGENCY SUPPORT

The incumbent is required to perform a variety of tasks and assignments, as directed by the Supervisor, necessary to fulfill the mission of the Facility Services Department and/or Port Maintenance Division.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - None

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - Must possess a valid Louisiana Class E driver’s license

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ 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.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Have you included "ALL" of your work experience on your application? If not, please return to the "Work Experience" section to complete your application.

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Are you a current employee of the Port of New Orleans?

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State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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