PORT FACILITY MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST 1, 2 or 3 (Cruise) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4814559) Apply  PORT FACILITY MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST 1, 2 or 3 (Cruise) Salary $2,978.00 - $5,360.00 Monthly Location New Orleans, LA Job Type Classified Job Number PNO-878-013125-LR Department Port of New Orleans Port Commission Opening Date 01/31/2025 Closing Date 2/13/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information PNO-878-013125-LR As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an (Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 1, Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 2, or Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 3) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. Starting salary depends upon qualifications: $17.18/hr. to $31.53/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 P.O. Box 60046 New Orleans, LA 70160 Lynetta.Robinson@portnola.com Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: No experience or training is required. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To assist in the repair and maintenance of Port office buildings, properties, facilities, docks, railroads, transit sheds, grounds, and appliances and to become familiarized with the operation and maintenance of mobile equipment used in these maintenance operations. LEVEL OF WORK: Entry. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Direct from Port Facility Maintenance Foreman. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. LOCATION OF WORK: May be used by all Port Authorities. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 2 by the absence of sufficient knowledge and skill to operate equipment and machinery and ability to perform maintenance tasks. Examples of Work Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 1, 2, or 3 Cruise Maintenance This position is in the Cruise Maintenance Crew of the Facility Services department of the Port of New Orleans Maintenance Division and reports directly to a Port Facility Maintenance Foreman. Performs maintenance and operation of the Board’s Cruise Terminal Facilities performing the following duties: 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 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, cell phone, 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. Incumbent may be required to work overtime or be on-call. May also require working immediately before, after, or during a disaster. 85% Cruise Terminal Maintenance and Operation Duties + Performs maintenance and cleaning of all outdoor areas of the cruise ship terminals, including handrails, wharf logs, mooring bits, brick pavers, concrete and asphalt, light poles, fences, outside trash, siding, signs, landscape areas, air conditioning condensers, and windows. + Monitors riverside apron at Erato and Julia St. Cruise Ship terminals and at the Poydras St. wharf for ingress/egress access for Board tenants at all three locations. + Performs maintenance and cleaning of all indoor areas of the cruise ship terminals, including but not limited to, ceramic and rubber tile files, carpets, ceilings, air conditioning and heat vents, lighting fixtures, walls, restrooms, rolling doors, and escalators. + Coordinates with contractors and vendors involved with work that is performed at the cruise ship terminals. + Monitors and resets VAV boxes on HVAC rooftop units when there are power surges and outages to ensure that unit can be turned on manually whenever the Energy Management System is not working. + Monitors dry valve sprinkler system pressure gages to ensure that systems are indicating proper readings and are at the right pressure and resets they systems if tripped. Monitors and performs weekly tests of fire pump system to ensure that dry valve system suction and discharge pressures are at a consistent reading. + Monitors fire protection notifier alarm boxes. Identifies and remedies problems and resets the system if tripped. Coordinates closely with fire alarm monitoring company to ensure that the cruise terminals are protected continuously from fire and smoke. + Monitors elevators within the cruise terminals to ensure safe operation. In emergency situations when elevators stop during passenger embark/disembark operations, takes the necessary action to reset elevator system and manually open doors. + Monitors water riser pump room gauges to ensure that water pressure is maintained at proper levels throughout the terminals. + Monitors cruise vessel operations when there is a cruise ship in port, handles maintenance and operating system problems, reports medical emergencies and any damages to Port property. + Performs special projects inside and outside of the cruise terminals involving electrical repair, building maintenance, and construction. + Maintains and performs weed control functions at all cruise terminal wharves and within the department’s district. + Performs cruise vessel potable water ship service connect and disconnect functions and reads/records water meter readings. Records cruise terminal water and electricity meter readings before and after cruise day operations. + Provides maintenance support to parking garage operations. + Performs maintenance duties as required by management to ensure the timely and safe function of the Cruise Terminal Facilities. + Help with hurricane protection. + Ensure Cruise Terminal Facilities are maintained at a high level of service. Coordinate with other department managers as needed to complete needed maintenance. Ensure maintenance contracts are completed as required. + Works as directed. 10% Supervision Duties + Supervise contract personnel to ensure contracts are completed as required. + Performs functional supervision of work performed by lower-level Port Facility Maintenance Specialist positions as necessary and when called upon, acts as the temporary Supervisor in the absence of the Unit Supervisor. 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. Prepares and performs emergency preparation and response duties as designated or needed, including active participation in drills and actual events such as hurricane facility preparations. 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 01 Have you included "ALL" of your work experience on your application? If not, please return to the "Work Experience" section to complete your application. + Yes + No 02 Are you a current employee of the Port of New Orleans? + Yes + No Required Question Employer 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 Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email