Engineer - Second Class

About the role

The National WWII Museum is seeking a Second Class Engineer to join our team. This position reports to the Chief Engineer and is responsible for maintaining the Museum's Central Plant and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment in the Central Plant, keep logs, utilize automation system, and complete work orders generated through CMMS.
• Clean Central Plant and restroom facility.
• General maintenance and repair of the Museum’s buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds.
• Perform a variety of maintenance work; including HVAC, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, glazier, masonry, and painting tasks.
• Repair and treat structures such as floors, sinks, walls, roofs, and carpets.
• Perform minor troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments of locks on doors, cabinets, desks, closets; repairs door hinges; cleans plugged key slots.
• Change filters on heating, ventilating and air conditioning units.
• Report mechanical malfunctions to appropriate party for action.
• Move and assist in moving furniture and equipment at various facilities/sites.
• Exercise discretion in identifying projects requiring the services of a higher skilled crafts person.
• Absorb responsibilities of a higher skilled crafts person in the event of a call off.

Requirements

• Must possess a current City Of New Orleans 2nd Class Stationary Engineer’s License with Air Conditioning Certification, 2nd Class Boiler preferred as well.
• Must be available and willing to work all shifts as needed.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described including related work experience in one or more of the building trades.
• Knowledge of the methods used in maintenance including basic knowledge of the following trades: carpentry, plumbing, glass replacement, painting, masonry, grounds keeping, appliance repair, and electrical wiring.
• Knowledge of standard practices and tools used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities.
• Effectively use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Operate a forklift.
• Read blueprints.
• Review and identify projects needed to be serviced by outside contractors.
• Follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work assignments.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• A current and valid driver’s license is required.

Benefits

• Museum’s benefits package includes: Medical insurance – 2 plan options; Museum pays 75% of premium Dental and vision insurance Flexible spending account 401(k) – Museum matches 50% of employee contribution up to 6%; employer contribution full vested after 3 years of employment Life insurance and AD&D - $15,000 policy employer paid; additional life and AD&D available Long term disability insurance Paid vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays per year Free parking Tuition assistance and professional development Employee assistance program

Pay

Competitive wages are offered.

Schedule

All shifts as needed.