Facilities Maintenance & Grounds Technician - Youth Center

Office of Juvenile Justice; Baker (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Office of Juvenile Justice in Baker, Louisiana is seeking a Maintenance Repairer 2 to perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks at the Jetson Center for Youth. The vacancy is part-time / WAE and located on-site in Baker, LA.

The role involves maintaining facilities, grounds, and equipment; performing automotive, electrical, carpentry, and limited appliance repairs; inspecting equipment and assisting with welding and blueprint reading; and operating heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience or training in building trades, maintenance, or related fields.
• Two-year vocational program in general building construction or engineering.
• Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus facilities, equipment, and grounds to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Carry out automotive, electrical, carpentry, and limited appliance repair work.
• Inspect equipment to identify repair needs and assist with welding, blueprint reading, and field repair techniques.
• Operate heavy‑duty vehicles and specialized equipment essential to facility operations.
• Replace parts, make adjustments, and ensure functionality of campus systems.
• Maintain campus grounds and perform custodial tasks to ensure cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Electrical

Carpentry

General maintenance

Education

Two-year vocational program in general building construction/engineering

Twelve semester hours in construction management/engineering

Job description

Office of Juvenile Justice in Baker, Louisiana is seeking a Maintenance Repairer 2 to perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks at the Jetson Center for Youth. The vacancy is part-time / WAE and located on-site in Baker, LA.

The role involves maintaining facilities, grounds, and equipment; performing automotive, electrical, carpentry, and limited appliance repairs; inspecting equipment and assisting with welding and blueprint reading; and operating heavy equipment.