Description:
The National WWII Museum is currently seeking a qualified Engineer 2nd Class Level 1. Reporting to the Chief Engineer, this position performs a variety of tasks in the Central Plant and throughout the campus in terms of buildings, facilities, and equipment. The Engineer works with other Facilities staff to ensure that the Museum’s spaces are maintained and safe for staff, visitors, and volunteers.
The entry level wage for this position is $22.50 / hour.
Requirements:
- Operate and maintain equipment in the Central Plant, keeps logs, utilizes automation system, and complete work orders.
- Perform general maintenance and repair of the Museum’s buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds including HVAC, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, glazier, masonry, and painting tasks.
- Perform repairs and adjustments on door locks, cabinets, desks, and closets; repair door hinges; clean plugged key slots.
- Change filters on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning units.
- Assist in obtaining quotes and arranging for services of outside vendors as needed.
- Activate and deactivate building alarms and respond to alarm calls.
Qualifications:
- Current City of New Orleans 2nd Class Stationary Engineer’s License with Air Conditioning Certification; 2nd Class Boiler preferred as well.
- Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, glass replacement, painting, masonry, appliance repair and basic wiring; knowledge of standard practices and tools used for maintenance; ability to use a variety of hand tools.
- Ability to operate a forklift.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Effective communication skills.
In addition to offering competitive wages, the 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
The National WWII Museum is an equal opportunity employer and seeks diversity in its workforce. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.
