UTILITIES MASTER MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST I (CLASS CODE 3408)

This is a master level skilled maintenance position at the Board. An individual performs one or more skilled construction, maintenance and repair tasks of the Sewerage and Water Board's plant equipment and plant facilities areas. Work requires a broad knowledge of construction, equipment and maintenance and repair techniques with individual assignments requiring use of skills in one of the following trades : Electrical, Welding, Machinist, Control Instrument Tech and / or Diesel Mechanics trade. A Utilities Master Maintenance Specialist originates projects, gets permits for construction and installations and oversees the work of apprentices; and related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED issued by a state Department of Education.
• A valid Driver's License.
• Two (2) years of full-time experience at the journeyman level as an electrician, machinist, welder, or stationary diesel mechanic.

ELECTRICIAN : A Class A, C or D electrical license.

MACHINIST : Machinist work at the journeyman level in the manufacture of machine parts and tools and the construction, assembly, installation and repair of various types of machinery and machine equipment. All applicants must be able to operate a Lathe.

WELDER : Welding experience at the journeyman level must have included at least six (6) months of experience in pipe welding.

DIESEL MECHANIC : Stationary diesel engine repair and maintenance work at the journeyman level.

Note : Journeyman level for internal candidates begins at the Utilities Trade Specialist I level.

NOTE : Pay above the minimum for superior qualifications may be granted under Civil Service Commission Rule IV Sec. 2.7 based on a review of the applicant pool, candidate's verified experience, education, and / or possession of related certifications.

APPLICATIONS : Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement.

IMPORTANT : Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination. In lieu of such license, the Department of City Civil Service may require that applicants have some form of picture identification.

VETERANS PREFERENCE : On original entrance examinations, veterans (as defined in Article X, Section 10(2) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office.

WORKING TEST PERIOD : Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING : The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing.

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