Facilities Maintenance Technician – Multitrades

DOTD-Engineering & Operations; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

DOTD-Engineering & Operations seeks a Maintenance position in Baton Rouge to perform a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks across district facilities, including buildings, grounds, interiors, and exteriors. Responsibilities include HVAC work, painting, plumbing, carpentry, and basic electrical tasks.

The role requires experience or training in maintenance trades, along with a Louisiana Class E driver’s license.

Qualifications

• One year of experience or training in building 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.
• Valid Louisiana Class E Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on district facilities, including buildings, grounds, interiors, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, and HVAC systems.
• Complete repairs involving painting, plumbing, carpentry, and basic electrical work.
• Maintain and repair equipment; tune-ups, replace worn parts, and adjust for safe operation.
• Operate equipment and vehicles; conduct routine safety inspections and preventive maintenance checks.
• Repair appliances by diagnosing issues, replacing components, and adjusting as needed.
• Maintain maintenance and service records; prepare material requisitions and estimate labor and supplies.
• Train and assist in developing new or lower-level employees.
• Perform custodial duties, including cleaning and sanitizing buildings across the District 61 headquarters compound.
• Strip and wax floors, shampoo carpets, and set up/break down conference rooms for meetings and training sessions.
• Support emergency and disaster response operations and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Building maintenance

Electrical basics

Education

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

Job description

DOTD-Engineering & Operations seeks a Maintenance position in Baton Rouge to perform a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks across district facilities, including buildings, grounds, interiors, and exteriors. Responsibilities include HVAC work, painting, plumbing, carpentry, and basic electrical tasks.

The role requires experience or training in maintenance trades, along with a Louisiana Class E driver’s license.