What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer position at Fairgrounds - New Orleans, LA?
Essential Functions –
- Perform or arrange for repairs, such as complete overhauls, replacement of defective valves, gasket, or bearings, pumps, compressors, pneumatic and air-conditioning equipment.
- Monitor and inspect equipment, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices and meter to detect leaks or malfunctions, and to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently and safely.
- Clean and lubricate equipment and make minor adjustments as needed using hand tools.
- Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument reading and details of equipment malfunction and maintenance work.
- Monitor and inspect the building’s plumbing’s systems making repairs or replacing water sewer or waste lines, and in the daily maintenance activities.
- Check and test electrical systems to determine voltages, using voltage meters.
- Performing other related duties, as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Education and/or Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common documentation. The ability to write and present information to management in a reasonable manner. The ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from guest, members of the staff or regulatory agencies. The ability to perform normal mathematical computations in regards to the implementation of current duties. The ability to define problems collects data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several variables.
Licenses/Certificates: Must be 21 years or older. Must have a Valid State Driver’s License. Must have a 1st or 2nd class City of New Orleans Stationary Engineer’s certification (Boiler and Air Conditioning). Must be able to obtain a Racing License from Louisiana Racing Commission.
Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work involves lifting, walking, talking, hearing, bending, stooping, and climbing. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Office/Casino environment; Subject to outdoor temperature; Exposed to smoke, bright lights and noise at times. The work environment consists of very non-demanding surroundings with a low noise level. Will occasional work in extreme heat or cold conditions.