GENERAL LABORER (INTERMITTENT/WAE)

State of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Military Department seeks event preparation staff to augment full-time workers. You will assist with hanging decorations, landscape prep, equipment maintenance, painting, and minor carpentry, and operate light equipment under supervision.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading materials, keeping simple records, and helping with grounds maintenance. A valid driver’s license and ability to report for emergencies are required; in-office attendance is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Driver's License, Social Security Card and Birth Certificate.
• Must be available to report to duty during emergency or disaster situations for extended hours; may require travel.
• Must meet physical requirements to perform functions of the position.
• Must attend/complete all Louisiana Military Department annual training and other required training.
• Must adhere to the Code of Ethics and foster a Sexual Harassment-Free Environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hanging event decorations and landscape preparations.
• Perform light carpentry and minor repairs; load/unload materials.
• Operate light equipment under supervision; maintain tools and records as needed.
• Prepare and paint buildings, furniture and other structures.
• Assist in maintenance of state facilities and grounds.

Skills

Event setup

Maintenance

Light equipment operation

Car and tools handling

Job description

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 180-2026 BENEFITS

OPENING DATE: October 06, 2026Not eligible to earn leave; not eligible for benefits;

CLOSING DATE: October 20, 2026 not eligiblefor LASERS; noteligible to earn

compensatory time or overtime.

*SALARY:

MW-210 $17.50 *WAE/Intermittent:Expires 30 January 2027

Work as needed. Not to to exceed 47 hours bi-weekly

*Salary indicates typical starting range. or not to exceed 1, 245 hours annually.

Level will be determined by qualifications.

JOB TYPE

Unclassified*

*Current Classified employees must give up their designation to accept this position.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Event preparation employees focused on augmenting full time workforce. Assists in hanging event decorations, landscape preparations, equipment maintenance to include servicing, oils, and greases light mechanical equipment including cars, trucks, movers, and tractors. Assists skilled trades jobs by performing manual operations. Performs only rough carpentry work. Loads and unloads materials; makes minor repairs to tools; mixes and pours concrete. Operates gasoline pumps and may keep simple records. May occasionally operate light equipment under close supervision. Assists in the spraying and eradication of unwanted vegetation. Prepare and paint buildings, furniture and other structures with brush or spray application. Repairs and erects metal and wood signs. Preforms a wide variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of State facilities and grounds. Performs assigned duty as directed by the Events coordinator or other supervisory personnel. Performs all other duties as assigned.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid Driver's License, Social Security Card and Birth Certificate.
• Must be available to report to duty during emergency or disaster situations for extended hours over an extended period of time. Other periodic travel may be required.
• Must meet physical requirements to perform functions of the position.
• Must attend/complete all Louisiana Military Department (LMD) annual training and other training required for the position.
• Must adhere to the Code of Ethics and foster a Sexual Harassment-Free Environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

By submitting an application for employment with the Military Department, the applicant agrees to the following conditions of employment:

• All LMD positions require in-office attendance. This is not a remote position.
• Salary is paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) / Direct Deposit Only. A checking or savings account is required for employment.
• For positions requiring computer/email access selected applicant must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card and maintain eligibility.
• LMD is a substance abuse and drug free workplace. The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation and pre-employment drug test. Thereafter, all employees are subject to random drug testing.
• To become an employee of the LMD you must be a current member of the Louisiana National Guard or eligible for membership in the Louisiana State Guard.
• The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background investigation prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employee (SAME)