Facilities Maintenance Technician I – General Repairs

State of Louisiana; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

McNeese State University is seeking a Maintenance Repairer 1 to perform minor repairs to buildings, facilities, grounds, locks, and light equipment, and to support maintenance across campus.

The role requires either one year of experience in building trades or six semester hours in construction-related fields, with duties including safety checks and routine preventive maintenance. Mon-Thu 7:30 AM–5:00 PM; Fri 7:30–11:30 AM; full-time and non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• One year of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance.
• Six semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses.

Responsibilities

• Makes repairs to the interior and exterior of buildings and facilities and maintains furniture and equipment.
• Provide basic maintenance skills to the plumber, carpenter, painter, electrician, HVAC, and automotive shops.
• Replaces and adjusts worn or damaged belts, plugs, fuses, hoses, etc.
• Checks for safety and maintenance of various small engines.
• Performs routine automotive preventive maintenance to cars, vans, trucks, forklifts, etc.
• Performs other duties assigned by the foreman, superintendent, or director.

Education

Six semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering

Job description

McNeese State University is seeking a Maintenance Repairer 1 to perform minor repairs to buildings, facilities, grounds, locks, and light equipment, and to support maintenance across campus.

The role requires either one year of experience in building trades or six semester hours in construction-related fields, with duties including safety checks and routine preventive maintenance. Mon-Thu 7:30 AM–5:00 PM; Fri 7:30–11:30 AM; full-time and non-exempt status.